Mechanic

**First Student is now hiring a Mechanic for our shop serving Kalamazoo!** **Hours/Schedule:** Monday–Friday, Full-time day shift **8:00am-5:00pm, on call as needed** If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day—because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community. While First Student is North America’s leading school transportation provider—serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily—our focus here in **Kalamazoo** is local. You’ll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection. **Why Join First as Mechanic?** * **Pay Details:** Dependent on experience and qualifications. * **Hourly Rate:** $26 per hour (NOT flat rate). * Bonus rate increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more). * Monday–Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work. * Company-paid ASE testing and training materials. * Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing. * **Excellent benefits package** including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match. * **Career Advancement Opportunities** : Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada! * Paid holidays and vacation time. * **Annual allowances** for boots and prescription safety glasses. * Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program. * **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** : Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues. **About the Mechanic Position** As a Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair transit vans and medium duty trucks to ensure safety and reliability. **Mechanic key responsibilities include:** * Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers. * D