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First Transit is a leader in fixed-route, paratransit, shuttle bus, and fleet maintenance services. Our shop in Newark, New Jersey services New Jersey Transit's Access Link's fleet of primarily Ford E-350 cutaways, Chevy Caprice, and Toyota Camry Hybrids. The fleet primarily is made up of buses from 25-foot cutaways. Our shops are completely paperless utilizing tablets for work orders. Shops are heated and provide a safe work environment. Specialty tools and diagnostic systems are provided. Training and testing for ASEs are provided and paid for. 40 hours of training are paid yearly.
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First Transit is a leader in fixed-route, paratransit, shuttle bus, and fleet maintenance services. Our shop in Newark, New Jersey services New Jersey Transit's Access Link's fleet of primarily Ford E-350 cutaways, Chevy Caprice, and Toyota Camry Hybrids. The fleet primarily is made up of buses from 25-foot cutaways. Our shops are completely paperless utilizing tablets for work orders. Shops are heated and provide a safe work environment. Specialty tools and diagnostic systems are provided. Training and testing for ASEs are provided and paid for. 40 hours of training are paid yearly.
This First Transit shop is heated only.
This First Transit shop has a total of 9 technicians across three shifts on the weekdays and two shifts on the weekends.
This First Transit shop operates 24-hours a day and 365 days of the year. Shift times are 5:00 am - 1:30 pm, 2nd shift is 3:30 pm - 12:00 am, 3rd shift 8:00 pm - 4:30 am with a set days off each shift.
We have computer testing equipment, specialty testing equipment, torque wrenches, and wheel/tire machines for small tires.
This shop has a small break room that can hold roughly 10 people, vending machines, a coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, and TV.
This First Transit Shop has 8 bays.
This First Transit shop averages 150 - 200 repair orders per month.
We have a parts warehouse with multiple parts clerks that assist in obtaining needed parts we may not have on hand.
First Transit does not allow side work in the shops at any location.
We have our own in-house training and each technician will receive at least 40 hours of training annually. We offer ASE training and testing to all of our technicians at no cost to them. Also, we have in-person OEM training, and Firstgroup Tech College offers hundreds of hours of tech knowledge and quizzes with new courses added weekly.
Many of our managers and leadership were once technicians themselves.
Reviews are performed annually and are based on ASE obtained, noted skill advancement, and diagnostic accuracy.
This location requires lockout tag-out, PPE, lift usage, monthly safety meetings, and daily safety message.
At this First Transit location, our more senior technicians will shadow the lesser experience techs and guide them through the diagnostic and problem-solving processes to make accurate repairs.
This shop does attend community events.
First Transit does partner with local technical schools.
This location is working hard to be one cohesive unit with all of its various departments and will soon be one of the top shops in the company. We also accel to achieve ASE Certifications for all of our techs.
Yes, we have an online application that can take anywhere from 15-30 minutes to complete. We are a DOT employer so the application may seem a little lengthy, but we are always happy to assist. You can even complete the application on a computer in our shop.
A manager may ask you a few questions over the phone when they schedule you for an interview, but most questions are saved for the in-person interview.
You will meet face-to-face with our Maintenance Manager who will ask you questions from a structured interview guide. Interviews take at least 30 minutes to complete.
We do have a background check and drug screening process once you accept a job offer.
No skills assessments are performed.
You should hear back within a few days of your interview. If you are still waiting on an answer after a week, call or email the manager and they will follow up with you.
Depending on where the manager is with reviewing and interviewing candidates, it should take about one week from the time you submit an application to the time a hiring decision is made.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation. Up to $16.50 per hour based on experience and qualifications. Company perks discount! Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence all across North America A great work environment!
We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation. $14/hour wage! We are only offering full-time positions at this time An excellent benefits package with paid holidays & vacation, medical, vision, and dental coverage, and a 401(k) savings plan for full-time employees. Opportunities for Advancement Nationwide! A great work environment!
| Health Insurance | Offered | First Transit offers three affordable health plans from United Heath Care that included Medical and Pharmacy care. We offer Yellow, Blue, and Green plans which offer your affordability and different price points while offering comprehensive medical coverage. |
| Dental Insurance | Offered | First Transit offers two affordable dental plans from Cigna Dental. You may choose from Cigna Dental HMO or a PPO plan. |
| Vision Insurance | Offered | First Transit offers two affordable dental plans from VSP. You may choose from the Choice Plan or the Choice Premium Plan. Both plans cover a full array of eyeglasses/frames or contact lenses |
| Retirement Plan | Offered | First Transit offers a 401(k) plan with Principal. You may save from 1% to 50% of your earnings as Pre-Tax Savings Contributions or Roth Post-Tax Contributions. Rollovers from prior qualified plans are allowed. Certain limits apply if you are a Highly Compensated Employee. Special catch-up contributions are available if you are age 50 or older during the plan year. Contributions are subject to certain IRS limits. Match: After 1 year of employment; the company will match 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. You are always vested in your own contributions. The company contribution vesting schedule is as follows: After 1 year of service = 33%; After 2 years of service = 67%; After 3 years of service = 100% Withdrawals and Loans are available under the plan. |
| Sick Leave | Offered | This First Transit location offers 5 sick days to use annually from July to June. |
| Vacation | Offered | This First Transit location offers vacation of: 2 weeks after the first 90-days of hire. |
| Paid Holidays | Offered | This First Transit location offers 10 paid holidays New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Day Christmas Day Employees Birthday |
| ST / LT Disability | Offered | First Transit offers both voluntary both Short-Term and Long-Term disability to all employees. The employee-paid option of 70% of your weekly earnings, with no maximum benefit, is available through Lincoln Financial for Short-Term. The Employee-paid options of 40%, 50%, 60% of salary, up to a monthly benefit of $12,000 are available through Lincoln Financial Long-Term. |
| Life Insurance | Offered | Employee-paid life insurance options are available for employee, spouse, and children through Lincoln Financial. Dependent coverage is limited to 50% of the employee voluntary election amount. Employee: Option 1: $10,000 Option 2: 1 x Annual Salary Option 2: 2 x Annual Salary Option 2: 3 x Annual Salary Spouse: Option 1: $5,000 Option 2: 50% of 1 x Employee Annual Salary Option 3: 50% of 2 x Employee Annual Salary Option 4: 50% of 3 x Employee Annual Salary Child: Option 1: $5,000 Option 2: $10,000 |
| Uniforms | Offered | First Transit offers uniforms at zero cost to the employee. |
| Other | Not Offered |
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