310T Mechanic

First Canada ULC; Burlington; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASE testing & training materials

Holidays & vacation time

Boots & safety glasses allowance

PerkSpot discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

First Student is seeking a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair school buses in Burlington, ON to ensure safety and reliability for students and families. The role involves diagnosing issues, performing preventive maintenance, and completing work orders with a focus on safety and on-time operation.

You will work with a close-knit team in a community-focused environment, with pay details reflecting experience and ASE certification progress, plus a sign-on bonus and additional incentives.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of diesel or automotive maintenance experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to diagnose and repair vehicle systems, including brakes, engines, and transmissions.
• Strong computer skills for diagnostics and maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
• Diagnose and perform phases of vehicle maintenance and inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately and support mobile emergency repairs when needed.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Repair skills

Diagnostics

Computer skills

Safety compliance

Tools

Mechanic tool set

Job description

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician for our shop serving Burlington, ON. If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day—because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community.

While First Student is North America’s leading school transportation provider—serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily—our focus here in Burlington is local. You’ll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.

Pay Details

Dependent on experience and qualifications. $43.34/hr Bonus rate increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more). $5,000 sign on bonus Monday–Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work.

Benefits

• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

Position Overview

As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience.
• Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Possession of a mechanic’s tool set to complete all assigned duties.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
• Strong computer skills.

Note: This position is subject to background check.

About First Student

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.

Mission & Values

MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do.

CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure.

SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities.

FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion.

SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence.