Technician Trainee

First for a reason

First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

Job Description Summary

In an apprenticeship/training capacity, performs bus and subsystem maintenance and repair functions. Performs diagnosis, and repairs of bus systems, subsystems and assemblies requiring light, moderate, and advanced mechanical work. Apprentice techs are expected to meet quarterly milestones and will be evaluated on a quarterly basis to gauge progress and success of candidates. Apprentice program is to offer entry level students a pathway into a career in fleet maintenance. Approved candidates shall be CDL school bus trained to drive an AM & PM route and work in their respective assigned shops between runs and on non-school days for one calendar year. (Student only): While working in the shop, apprentices will receive PM (preventive maintenance) inspector training along with a host of additional technical training while working close with tenured technicians and the location maintenance manager. The objective is to train and mold students into techs who will then go on to take full time maintenance positions throughout the company.
Major ResponsibilitiesHas a strong dedication to the apprenticeship program and desire to learn company proceduresMeet quarterly maintenance training milestonesDrive a fixed bus route during School Days, AM & PM route and/or perform Service Employee duties during times while not being trained in this program.Adhere to company policies and proceduresMoves vehicles safely between job and work areaPerforms Minor RepairsRemoves/disassembles components and sub-components.Assists mechanics with assembly and installation of components and sub-components.Cleans vehicles as necessaryOther responsibilities as requested or required

Minimum Education or Certifications RequiredHigh school diploma; local vocational or technical skills program for vehicle repair (preferred)Ability to participate in ASE testing program within program (expected to have 1 ASE brake certification within 12 month of program)

Minimum Experience or Skills RequiredBasic mechanical aptitude and 0-1 years of automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred) or equivalent education and experienceValid driver's licenseAdhere to standards set by state DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standardsBasic problem-solving abilityComfortable using hand toolsCommunicate effectively & preciselyAbility to work as part of a teamMaintain an organized shop and clean work environmentBasic computer skillsRegular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the jobEmployee will be governed by the Apprentice Offer Agreement

Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsMaintenance Shop environmentAbility to lift up to 65 pounds
Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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