310T Licensed Mechanic

First Student; Stratford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation company as a 310T Licensed Mechanic in Stratford, Ontario. In this full-time role, you'll maintain and repair school buses, ensuring safety and readiness. Enjoy competitive wages, career advancement opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and paid vacations.

Benefits

Company-paid ASE testing and training materials

Paid holidays & vacation

Annual allowances for boots and safety glasses

Discounts on cell phone plans and cars

State-of-the-art training programs

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Holds an S and/or T license.
• Willingness to participate in ASE certification program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Diagnose and perform vehicle and equipment repairs.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Safety inspections

Education

310T License

Tools

Mechanic’s tool set

Job description

Join to apply for the 310T Licensed Mechanic role at First Student.

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat rate)
• An additional $.25 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• Monday-Friday full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work
• Tremendous career advancement opportunities
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
• State-of-the-art training programs
• Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program

Why join First as a Licensed Mechanic?

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat rate)
• An additional $.25 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• Monday-Friday full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work
• Tremendous career advancement opportunities
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, & RRSP
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
• State-of-the-art training programs
• Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program

About The Position

As a Licensed Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety. Other major job duties include:

• Assist with preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual MTO maintenance inspections.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair including brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.
• Ensure work orders are completed accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency services.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required
• Holds an S and/or T license
• Possess a mechanic’s tool set
• Willingness to participate in ASE certification program. Training, testing, and bonuses provided!

Why choose First?

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers each day. Our brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. We prioritize safety, innovation, and advanced training and technology.

Additional Details

We are hiring a Diesel Mechanic for our shop serving Stratford, ON. Join us and get your career on the road with First Student!

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and 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. We also promote a drug-free workplace. For applicants in San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local ordinances.