Technician in Charge

About First Student

First Student is a family of over 60,000 employees dedicated to safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers daily. As the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, we are twice the size of our next largest competitor, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. Our family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II.

Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation, creating and implementing the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. We deliver reliable, quality services to 1,100 school districts with a team of highly trained drivers and the industry's strongest safety record.

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Diesel Mechanic (Shop Foreman) in Jackson, MS, to take the lead in overseeing our maintenance operations. In this role, you will ensure our fleet operates safely and efficiently while applying your expertise to mentor team members. You will play a key part in supporting reliable transportation for the Jackson community, making a lasting impact on the students and families we serve.

As a Shop Foreman, you will schedule and perform school bus fleet maintenance, diagnose and troubleshoot complex problems, and maintain service records. You will supervise technicians in the shop, generate work orders, track progress through completion, and monitor shop operational performance to drive efficiency improvements. This position offers tremendous career advancement opportunities within a company that values safety and innovation.

Hiring Process

To get your career on the road with First Student, qualified candidates should apply directly. We offer state-of-the-art training programs and support for ASE certification, including company-paid testing and materials.

Equal Opportunity & Safety

First Student is committed to providing a drug-free workplace and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to fair chance hiring, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable local laws, such as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance.

As a safety-sensitive employee, this position is subject to DOT drug testing regulations (49 CFR Part 40). In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.