Service Employee

Service Employee

The Service Employee maintains and fuels all school buses, activity, and commercial buses in conjunction with First Student's Maintenance Department. This position dispenses fuel, checks oil, maintains accurate stick and meter readings, stocks required supplies and equipment, and coordinates the flow of buses to ensure safe operation. Performs light maintenance as necessary to buildings and grounds.

As a Service Employee, your major responsibilities will be to:

• Open the gates to the lot and check bus parking areas to ensure all buses can be dispatched in a timely manner; reposition buses that may impede traffic in the yard
• Maintain accurate records and complete Bulk Fuel Receiving Reports, Fuel Variance Reports, Closing Month-End Reports, and Meter Calibration Reports
• Notify the Location Manager or designee when fuel delivery is required and ensure accurate stick readings are taken before and after delivery
• Check and fill oil, antifreeze, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, windshield washer fluid, and inspect belts on buses being fueled
• Perform light interior and exterior maintenance on buses as required
• Perform other duties or directives as assigned by management

Qualifications / Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Knowledge of bus or vehicle maintenance preferred
• Ability and willingness to learn maintenance-related skills
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physical job duties
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical

DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage: $27.23/hr is set per union contract
• Union position governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Annual boot allowance
• Employee discounts through PerkSpot

Equal Employment Opportunity

At First Student, our commitment to safety, dependability, and customer care creates an environment where you can thrive. With more than 120,000 employees across North America, we offer stability, growth, and exceptional training.

Apply today to join our team!

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.

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.