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DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.\nYou might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:\nYou want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community\n\nYou have 3 years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles\n\nYou have a valid driver’s license and a willingness to obtain a CDL (don’t worry, we will train you for this!)\n\nYou have a mechanic’s tool set\n\nYou want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing\n\nFor our Mechanic roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:\nDo not have a college degree\n\nHave military experience\n\nAre returning to the workforce\n\nAre looking for hourly (not flat-rate) jobs\n\nGet your career on the road with First Student!\nLanguage Requirement\nThis 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.\n\nFirst for a reason:\nAt 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.\nIn 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.\nAll 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. 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