at FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT, LLC in Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
First for a reason
First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.
Why join First as an Installation Technician?
Hourly wage: $23-$25 based on electrical, vehicle component, or mechanical experience
An additional $.10 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain
$1,250 quarterly bonus (conditions apply)
Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
40 hours per week with varying start times based on travel schedule; full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work.
Tremendous career advancement opportunities
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
Paid holidays & vacation
State-of-the-art training programs
Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!
About the Installation Technician Position
The Vehicle Component Installation Technician will part of a DriverHub Team. The team travels across the US to install hardware on school busses and vans supporting various business and monitoring processes including GPS Units, Child Checkmate Units, Cameras and DriverHub brackets. Anticipated travel schedule will be 3 out of 4 weeks per month (Monday-Friday).
Review and ensure the proper project and materials are received and installed
Maintain daily work schedule as outlined
Communicate regularly with team lead on progress and any problems encountered
Maintain and review all installation status documentation; document issues of concern regarding individual buses
Remove and reinstall vehicle interiors (access panels, etc.) to ensure all mounting components are properly installed and vehicle interior is left in the original condition.
Maintain expense reporting and follow company policy regarding use of travel credit card and receipt documentation
Assist home shop location with light duty shop help and other tasks, as assigned
Installation Technician Qualifications
Knowledge of basic electrical skills
Ability to travel 75% of the time (three consecutive weeks, Monday through Friday) for the duration of the DriverHub project
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Knowledge and interest in vehicles and proper maintenance, repair, and installation practices
Willing to learn and assist with auto/diesel vehicle maintenance tasks
Graduate from technical school program preferred but not required
Get your career on the road with FirstStudent!
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 .
First Student is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
