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First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician for our shop serving Scott City, MO!
Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full-time day shift
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 Scott City, MO is local. You'll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.
Why Join First as a Diesel Mechanic?
- Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Hourly Rate: $24.00 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 ROLE
As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
Diesel Technician key responsibilities include:
- Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.
- Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
- Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
- Complete work orders accurately.
- Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 1-3 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience.
- Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license required.
- CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment - Company paid training provided.
- Possession of a mechanic's tool set to complete all assigned duties.
- Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
- Strong computer skills.
- Note: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.
First for a reason:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
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. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request.
INTRODUCTION
First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician for our shop serving Scott City, MO!
Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full-time day shift
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 Scott City, MO is local. You'll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.
Why Join First as a Diesel Mechanic?
- Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Hourly Rate: $24.00 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 ROLE
As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
Diesel Technician key responsibilities include:
- Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.
- Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
- Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
- Complete work orders accurately.
- Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 1-3 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience.
- Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license required.
- CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment - Company paid training provided.
- Possession of a mechanic's tool set to complete all assigned duties.
- Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
- Strong computer skills.
- Note: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.
First for a reason:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
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. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Diesel Technician
Document your trade credentials before applying
Gather ASE certifications, vocational diplomas, and employer letters confirming your diesel repair experience. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job description, so having organized documentation speeds up the labor certification filing.
Target fleets with established PERM filing history
Large freight carriers, municipal transit agencies, and construction equipment companies file PERM applications more regularly than independent shops. Prioritize employers who have sponsored skilled trade workers before, since they already understand the DOL recruitment and prevailing-wage requirements.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your offered wage must meet DOL's prevailing wage for your specific location and job duties. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level before your employer files the LCA, so there are no surprises that delay or derail your PERM application.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter for Diesel Technician roles at companies with active EB-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have filed PERM applications for skilled trade positions, saving you the manual research of cross-referencing DOL disclosure data yourself.
Clarify the PERM timeline with your employer early
PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months at DOL, followed by I-140 adjudication at USCIS. Confirm your employer is prepared for this multi-step commitment before you resign from a current position or relocate based on the job offer.
Green Card Diesel Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Diesel Technician jobs qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Diesel Technician roles fall under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers positions requiring at least two years of training or experience. Employers must complete PERM labor certification with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available before USCIS can approve the I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Diesel Technician roles generally do not qualify for H-1B status because they do not require a four-year bachelor's degree in a specific academic field. EB-3, by contrast, is designed for skilled trade workers and leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. There is no annual lottery, and the process runs through PERM and I-140 rather than an H-1B cap registration.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a Diesel Technician?
The full process typically takes two to four years from PERM filing to a green card, depending on DOL processing times, USCIS adjudication, and your country of birth. Workers born in countries without significant EB-3 backlogs can move through adjustment of status or consular processing relatively quickly once the I-140 is approved.
Where can I find Diesel Technician jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Diesel Technician positions by employers with verified PERM sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring skilled trade workers rather than hoping an employer will agree to sponsor you after the fact.
Can my employer sponsor me if I'm currently on a different work visa?
Yes. Your employer can file a PERM application and I-140 petition while you are on another valid status, such as H-2B or TN visa. USCIS allows concurrent filing of the I-485 adjustment of status application once your priority date becomes current, and in many cases you can continue working while your green card application is pending.