FleetAuxiliaryEquipmentTechnician

# Service Employee / Auxiliary Equipment Specialist **Location:** Various locations in the NY Metro region **Department:** Maintenance $30.00/hr based on union set wages ## ## Help Keep Our Fleet Connected, Safe, and Road-Ready First Student is looking for a hands-on **Service Employee / Auxiliary Equipment Specialist** to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment across our fleet. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, solving technical problems, and keeping vehicles operating safely and efficiently. In this position, you will work closely with the Maintenance team to service equipment such as **two-way radios, GPS systems, AM/FM systems, Child Check systems, video equipment, and other vehicle-based electronic devices** used in First Student and customer-owned vehicles. ## ## What You’ll Do As an Auxiliary Equipment Specialist, you will: * Install, inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicle electrical and auxiliary equipment * Maintain two-way radios, GPS units, video systems, Child Check equipment, and related devices * Complete work in a clean, professional, and timely manner * Accurately document maintenance work, labor, parts, and supplies used * Maintain inventory and supplies in a mobile service unit * Perform light interior and exterior maintenance on buses and trucks as needed * Clean vehicle interiors and exteriors when required to help maintain fleet standards * Identify and report potentially unsafe equipment conditions * Drive buses or service vehicles for non-revenue needs, including testing, shuttling, and parts pickup/delivery * Follow all First Student safety standards, policies, and PPE requirements * Support additional maintenance needs as directed by management ## ## What We’re Looking For The right candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced fleet environment. You should be able to troubleshoot problems, use electrical tools confidently, and communicate wel