Diesel Mechanic Assistant/Fueler

Job overview

The Diesel Mechanic Assistant/Fueler role is onsite in Chicago, IL. Pay is $23.84 per hour. First Student provides school and passenger transportation services, and this role supports daily paratransit operations. The role prepares vehicles for dispatch by fueling them, checking fluids and visible condition, maintaining fuel records, and keeping the yard and fuel island safe and orderly. It helps ensure vehicles are ready for reliable daily transportation.

What you'll do

• Prepare the parking lot and fuel island for daily operations
• reposition vehicles in the yard
• fuel paratransit vehicles and record stick and meter readings
• maintain fuel reports
• notify management when fuel deliveries are needed
• follow fuel-delivery procedures
• check and fill vehicle fluids
• inspect belts and tires and report issues
• maintain spill supplies and assist with containment
• clean vehicles and perform light building and grounds maintenance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

diesel mechanic assistant/fueler

vehicle fueling

paratransit

fleet operations

vehicle inspections

fuel records

chicago il

first student

$23.84/hr

full-time

cdl class a or b

outdoor work

safety procedures

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Training provided on fuel procedures, vehicle checks, safety expectations, and reporting requirements.

Why this role

A Class A or B CDL, or the ability to obtain one after hire, is required. Training is provided on fuel procedures, vehicle checks, safety expectations, and reporting.

About the employer

First Student is hiring for this role. Industry: Special Needs Transportation. Sector: 48.