Lead Diesel Mechanic

First Student Shared Services
📍 Herkimer County, New York, United States 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted June 05, 2026

Job Description

First Student is hiring a Lead Diesel Mechanic in Frankfort, NY serving Utica City School District!

Pay Rate: $32.00-$35.00 per hour based on experience

Hours: Monday-Friday 4:45 am-6:00 pm


As a Lead Diesel Mechanic at First Student, you will help deliver excellence by leading the comprehensive preventive maintenance program, providing ongoing technician development, and streamlining operational practices.

Why join First as a Lead Diesel Mechanic?

  • Starting Hourly Rate: $32.00-$35.00 (NOT flat rate)

  • Bonus rate $.25 per hr. for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained - up to $2.00 additional per hour.

  • Monday–Friday 4:45 am-6:00 pm schedule with consistent, year-round work

  • Company-paid ASE testing and training materials

  • Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing

  • Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance int...

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    Job Details

    • Location Herkimer County, New York
    • Job Type Full time
    • Category Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
    • Posted Date June 05, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 15, 2026