Diesel Mechanic - $2,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Diesel Fleet Technician - Hiring Immediately!

Servicing Lawrence Transit & University of Kansas Campus Shuttle

Now Offering a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus!*

Have you considered being a Maintenance Technician with Lawrence Transit System and the University of Kansas? Now's your chance! Get PAID to do what you love!

Each day our Maintenance Technicians maintain the equipment utilized for the Lawrence Transit System and the University of Kansas KU on Wheels. These services provide individuals safe transportation to doctors' appointments, work, grocery stores, and much, much more! As a Maintenance Technician, you will help ensure our vehicles are available to provide students and the public with the freedom and independence of reliable, safe transportation. If you want to be a part of a team that appreciates our employees and the skills they provide, come work for us! We're immediately hiring to offer the employment experience you desire.

When you work for First Transit, you are classified as an essential worker, and because safety is our top priority all employees are provided the necessary protective equipment to perform their job.

Safety is our top priority and all employees will be provided the necessary protective equipment to perform their job.

We are proud to offer these great benefits to our Maintenance Technicians:

• NEW $2,500 Sign-on Bonus!!!*
• Starting Wage - up to $24 / hr. (Depending on experience)
• Attractive benefits package, including 401(k) with company contribution, medical, dental and vision
• Paid sick time and vacation
• Will train for Class B CDL (Required for position)

Sign-on Bonus Expires 12/31/21, See location for details*

About the Position - As a Diesel Technician, you will perform vehicle maintenance and repairs to ensure vehicles are safe for our customers at Lawrence Transit & Kansas University. Other major job duties include:

• Diagnose and perform accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repair
• Ensure work orders are completed properly and accurately.
• Assist with preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Assist with road calls and emergency services as necessary.

Qualifications for Diesel Technician

• Valid driver's license required.
• Mechanic's toolset
• ASE certifications preferred. Participation in company ASE certification program preferred (company training, testing, and bonuses provided!)

First Transit keeps people moving and communities prospering - That's why we need amazing people like YOU to APPLY NOW!

First Transit (a division of FirstGroup America) is a leading provider of transportation services, moving more than 350 million passengers annually. First Transit employs more than 19,500 dedicated transit professionals at more than 300 locations in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.

FirstGroup is an equal opportunity employer. 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. FirstGroup is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles, California, FirstGroup will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.