Good Company - Diesel Mechanic First Student Employee Review

3.0
Feb 16, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Good company, treated well. We had a union in our shop (non-intrusive) that really got the pay where it needed to be. Not great for drivers or office people.

Cons

There is an on-call schedule. Overtime is hit or miss most of the time. Shop management is poorly defined.

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5.0
Jan 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good people, Hardworking, supportive towards medical care

Cons

no cons felt in my tenure

4.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Largest employer in the industry. Positive structural changes Investment in infrastructure

Cons

Frequently behind the wheel of a bus which limits value at position Very long hours due to need to complete work while spending significant portion of the day filling in on open routes

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