Gas and Diesel Technician

Location: ROCHESTER, NH

We’re Hiring a Gas and Diesel Technician at First Student in Rochester, NH!

Join our Rochester maintenance team and help support safe, reliable transportation for the Dover, Somersworth, and Rollinsford school districts.

Pay: $32.00 to $34.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, per the union contract
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Status: Full-time, year-round position
Pay Structure: Hourly, not flat rate

If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our maintenance team helps keep students safe and on time every day. Behind every bus and support vehicle is a skilled technician who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for the families and school districts we serve.

First Student is North America’s leading school transportation provider, but our focus in Rochester is local. You will join a close-knit team that values safety, collaboration, and dependable service to the surrounding communities.

Why Join First Student as a Gas and Diesel Technician?

• $32.00 to $34.00 per hour, per the union contract
• Consistent Monday through Friday, full-time day-shift schedule
• Year-round work
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Annual allowances for work boots and prescription safety glasses
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling and support services
• PerkSpot discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more
• Career advancement opportunities across more than 540 locations throughout the United States and Canada

About the Position

As a Gas and Diesel Technician with First Student, you will maintain and repair a diverse fleet of school buses and light-duty vehicles supporting the Dover, Somersworth, and Rollinsford school districts.

The fleet includes:

• Thomas Built school buses
• GM vehicles
• Ford vehicles
• Dodge vehicles
• Chrysler Pacifica vans

Your work will directly support the safety, reliability, and daily readiness of the vehicles serving these communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles are properly maintained and safe for our passengers
• Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles
• Perform all phases of vehicle maintenance and repair
• Complete brake repairs and inspections, engine tune-ups, suspension repairs, drivetrain work, transmission and clutch repairs, and other assigned services
• Perform preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and vehicle-performance concerns
• Maintain and repair school buses and light-duty support vehicles
• Complete work orders and maintenance records accurately
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed
• Follow company safety procedures and applicable federal, state, and local requirements
• Work collaboratively with maintenance and operations teams to support fleet readiness

Qualifications

• At least three years of gasoline, diesel, or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of technical school education and relevant hands-on experience
• Experience diagnosing and repairing both gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles preferred
• Experience working with buses, vans, and light-duty vehicles preferred
• Strong vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license required
• CDL Class B or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment; company-paid training is provided
• Mechanic’s tool set sufficient to complete assigned duties
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program
• Strong computer skills and the ability to complete electronic work orders
• Ability to work Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Take the Next Step

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student. Make an impact across Dover, Somersworth, and Rollinsford while enjoying consistent hours, competitive union wages, and the support of an industry leader.

Apply today to join our Rochester maintenance team!

Language Requirement
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.