FirstGroup Hiring for Apprentice Mechanic – CREC Schools at East Hartford, CT Full Time

Location 68 Alna Lane, East Hartford, CT USA 06108


Phone Number
860-883-4224


Division First Student


Categories Mechanics/Technicians


Req ID 41448

First Student is now hiring an Apprentice Mechanic for our shop serving CREC Schools!

First things First: Who are we?

Twice the size of our next largest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization, and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services for 1,100 school district contracts.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

• $23.75 per hour
• Monday-Friday shift 10 am to 6:30 pm
• Annual allowances for tools and boots
• Ongoing company training on a state-of-the-art online system
• Opportunities for career advancement nationwide
• A great work environment!

As an Apprentice Mechanic, you will learn to service and repair school buses for CREC Schools in Bloomfield.

• Assist Journeyman Technicians with preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Assist in accurately diagnosing and performing mechanical repairs including the repair of brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, transmission clutches, and other repairs under direct supervision.
• Ensure work orders are completed properly and accurately. Maintain records of all maintenance work completed including parts and supplies used.
• Evaluate completed work prior to release and seek supervisor approval where required.
• Assist with emergency services as necessary.

Apprentice Mechanic Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required
• Technical school education or work experience in auto or diesel vehicle maintenance/repair
• Basic hand tools will be required.
• Good computer skills.
• Subject to a drug test

Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore 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. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.