Diesel Technician
- Location
- DANBURY, CT
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Diesel Technician – Danbury, CT
First Student is hiring immediately for a Diesel Technician at our shop serving Danbury Public Schools!
Pay: $27.00–$31.00 per hour, based on experience and certifications — not flat rate Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Employment: Full-time, year-round
Help keep our school buses safe, reliable, and ready to transport students throughout the Danbury community. If you take pride in your work and want a stable opportunity where your skills make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Why Join First Student?
• $27.00–$31.00 per hour , based on experience and certifications
- $27.00–$31.00 per hour , based on experience and certifications
- Hourly pay, not flat rate
- $0.25-per-hour increase for each relevant ASE certification obtained and maintained
- Company-paid ASE training materials and exams
- Consistent, full-time, year-round work
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and paid holidays
- Access to earned wages before payday through Chime® MyPay at Work™ *
- Salt® Rewards Program for employee savings and rewards
- Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
- Company-paid CDL training
- Ongoing training and development programs
- PerkSpot discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, entertainment, and more
- Opportunities to advance into senior technician, shop leadership, and maintenance management positions
What You’ll Do
Our Diesel Technicians maintain and repair school buses to ensure vehicles are safe and ready for service. Responsibilities include:
- Performing preventive maintenance and safety inspections
- Diagnosing and repairing diesel and automotive systems
- Maintaining and repairing brakes, suspension, drivetrains, transmissions, and related components
- Completing work orders accurately and documenting repairs
- Ensuring vehicles meet company and regulatory safety standards
- Assisting with mobile emergency repairs when needed
- Working with maintenance and operations teams to keep the fleet available for service
What You’ll Bring
- At least one year of automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicle maintenance experience
- A valid driver’s license
- Willingness and ability to obtain a CDL with company-paid training
- A mechanic’s tool set
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Ability to use computers to complete work orders and access maintenance information
- Interest in expanding your skills through ASE training and certification
- A commitment to safe, accurate, and dependable work
A college degree is not required. We welcome candidates with military maintenance experience, those returning to the workforce, and technicians seeking stable hourly work with opportunities to learn and advance.
Additional Requirements This position is safety-sensitive and subject to DOT drug testing and physical requirements. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
Apply Today
Get your career on the road with First Student. Join our Danbury maintenance team and help deliver safe, dependable transportation for the students and families we serve.
First Student is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. First Student is committed to providing a drug-free workplace.
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 .
From FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT LLC's careers page (Workday), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 27 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job
