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Paratransit Quality Control Specialist

First Student

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ • 9/1/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Utility Service / Fueling Associate - Para-Transit Operations

Are you dependable, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced transportation environment? We are looking for a Utility Service / Fueling Associate to help keep our para-transit fleet fueled, clean, safe, and ready for daily service.

In this role, you will support daily yard operations, fuel island activity, vehicle inspections, light maintenance, and overall facility cleanliness. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in keeping operations moving and enjoys active, hands-on work.

$19.00/hr based on union CBA

What You'll Do

As a Utility Service / Fueling Associate, you will play an important role in preparing vehicles and supporting the daily flow of para-transit operations. Responsibilities include:

  • Opening the lot and checking para-transit parking areas to ensure vehicles can be dispatched on time

  • Repositioning vehicles as needed to maintain safe and efficient traffic flow in the yard

  • Opening and operating the fuel island

  • Taking accurate fuel stick and meter readings

  • Completing daily fuel inventory sheets and required fuel reports

  • Monitoring fuel levels and notifying management when deliveries are needed

  • Following proper procedures during fuel deliveries, including pre- and post-delivery readings

  • Checking and filling vehicle fluids, including oil, antifreeze, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluid

  • Inspecting belts, tires, and vehicles for damage during fueling or scheduled checks

  • Reporting vehicle damage, tire issues, or maintenance concerns immediately

  • Maintaining spill response supplies and assisting with spill containment procedures when necessary

  • Cleaning vehicle interiors and exteriors to help maintain a clean and professional fleet

  • Performing light building and grounds maintenance, including yard cleanup, grass, weeds, and other assigned projects

  • Supporting additional operational needs as assigned by management

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-minded, and able to manage multiple tasks throughout the day. You should be comfortable working outdoors, communicating with team members, and following established procedures.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

  • Strong attendance and punctuality

  • Ability to interact professionally with drivers, employees, customers, management, client representatives, union officials, and the public

  • Ability to work extended hours as needed, including weekends and holidays based on business needs

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on position that requires working outdoors in seasonal weather conditions. Candidates must be able to:

  • Work in wet, cold, hot, or changing outdoor conditions

  • Stand, bend, stoop, crouch, squat, and kneel while performing inspections and other duties

  • Use full hearing, speech, and vision abilities

  • Use hands and fingers for paperwork, equipment, and basic manual tasks

  • Write clear, legible reports

  • Drive a company or personal vehicle for work-related purposes when required

Why This Role Matters

Every safe and on-time trip starts with a vehicle that is fueled, clean, inspected, and ready to go. In this role, your work directly supports drivers, passengers, and the overall success of para-transit operations.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.


First for a reason:

At 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.

In 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.

All 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. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/0847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

\nCompany Description

About us
An industry leader famous for our yellow school buses and service and safety excellence, we’ve provided student transportation services to schools for over 100 years. Continually investing in the services of the future, we’re proud to be part of FirstGroup America – the largest provider of safe, reliable and sustainable surface passenger transportation services in North America.

Industry leader
We safely operate more than one third of all contracted school buses in North America.
Together our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year the equivalent of 1,200 round trips to the moon.
We operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces.

Innovation
We were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS), so at any one time we know where all of our buses are and how fast they’re travelling.
Passionate about safety, we’ve installed Safety Crossing Gates on the front of all of our school buses and use the Child Check-MateTM electronic reminder system to make sure no sleeping children remain inside a bus at the end of each route.

Awards & recognition
We won the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council two years in a row.
Dedicated to safety, FirstGroup received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Green Cross for Safety Medal - the highest award for safety in North America.

Teamwork and trust
It takes a diverse team of skilled professionals to provide a safe, effective and efficient student transportation system. From our school bus drivers and location managers to routers, dispatchers and fleet technician mechanics, the work we do every day makes a big impact on the daily lives of students, parents, local communities and school district partners.

We’re very proud of our elite team of over 55,000 dedicated, caring and diverse professionals. And they are the #1 reason we’re trusted by over 1,400 school districts - more than any other provider. Everybody here plays their part in creating a positive school bus experience.

Our culture
We live and breathe our vision and values. They are embedded in our culture and drive our commitment to our customers and communities. Our culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility and safety. And we recruit people who share these values and will work together to build strong and trusting partnerships in the communities we serve.

Safety – Although our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, we continually seek out opportunities to enhance our operational and safety initiatives.
Learning – Through our learning culture that spans over 550 locations, we receive and share insight from our people to enhance our service now and in the future.
Making a difference - By doing our job well, we make a positive impact on many lives – including the millions of students who travel with us every school day.
Careers for all – We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice.
By consistently encouraging and supporting an open dialogue with our people and partners, we’re able to share new ideas and develop new ways to meet the needs of our customers and passengers. At First Student, you’ll feel empowered to serve your community. So join the team and start to make a difference.

Company Description

About us\r\nAn industry leader famous for our yellow school buses and service and safety excellence, we’ve provided student transportation services to schools for over 100 years. Continually investing in the services of the future, we’re proud to be part of FirstGroup America – the largest provider of safe, reliable and sustainable surface passenger transportation services in North America.\r\n\r\nIndustry leader\r\nWe safely operate more than one third of all contracted school buses in North America.\r\nTogether our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year the equivalent of 1,200 round trips to the moon.\r\nWe operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces.\r\n\r\nInnovation\r\nWe were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS), so at any one time we know where all of our buses are and how fast they’re travelling.\r\nPassionate about safety, we’ve installed Safety Crossing Gates on the front of all of our school buses and use the Child Check-MateTM electronic reminder system to make sure no sleeping children remain inside a bus at the end of each route.\r\n\r\nAwards & recognition\r\nWe won the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council two years in a row.\r\nDedicated to safety, FirstGroup received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Green Cross for Safety Medal - the highest award for safety in North America.\r\n\r\nTeamwork and trust\r\nIt takes a diverse team of skilled professionals to provide a safe, effective and efficient student transportation system. From our school bus drivers and location managers to routers, dispatchers and fleet technician mechanics, the work we do every day makes a big impact on the daily lives of students, parents, local communities and school district partners.\r\n\r\nWe’re very proud of our elite team of over 55,000 dedicated, caring and diverse professionals. And they are the #1 reason we’re trusted by over 1,400 school districts - more than any other provider. Everybody here plays their part in creating a positive school bus experience.\r\n\r\nOur culture\r\nWe live and breathe our vision and values. They are embedded in our culture and drive our commitment to our customers and communities. Our culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility and safety. And we recruit people who share these values and will work together to build strong and trusting partnerships in the communities we serve.\r\n\r\nSafety – Although our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, we continually seek out opportunities to enhance our operational and safety initiatives.\r\nLearning – Through our learning culture that spans over 550 locations, we receive and share insight from our people to enhance our service now and in the future.\r\nMaking a difference - By doing our job well, we make a positive impact on many lives – including the millions of students who travel with us every school day.\r\nCareers for all – We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice.\r\nBy consistently encouraging and supporting an open dialogue with our people and partners, we’re able to share new ideas and develop new ways to meet the needs of our customers and passengers. At First Student, you’ll feel empowered to serve your community. So join the team and start to make a difference.