Technician in Charge
Location
Jackson, MS
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 03, 2026
**First Student is now hiring a Lead Diesel Technician for our shop serving** **Jackson, MS!!**
**Hours/Schedule:** Monday–Friday, Full-time day shift
**About the Lead Diesel Technician Position**
As a Lead Diesel Technician 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?**
+ **Hourly Rate:** $30.00 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.
+ **Career Advancement Opportunities:** Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations...
**Hours/Schedule:** Monday–Friday, Full-time day shift
**About the Lead Diesel Technician Position**
As a Lead Diesel Technician 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?**
+ **Hourly Rate:** $30.00 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.
+ **Career Advancement Opportunities:** Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations...