310T Mechanic

Elliott Coach Lines; Elmira; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Coach Lines in Elmira is seeking a 310T Licensed Technician (Mechanic) to perform preventative and post-incident repairs for a large fleet of commercial vehicles. You will diagnose mechanical issues on school buses and civilian vehicles while maintaining excellent customer service with drivers, dispatchers, managers, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes safety policy adherence, teamwork, and timely inspections, with opportunities to assist at Breslau as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid 310T licence.
• Valid driver’s licence required.
• Knowledge of safety provisions at municipal, provincial, and federal levels.
• Experience in preventative maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform brake and safety inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Complete monthly vehicle inspections in a timely manner.
• Conduct service calls and cold starts as required.
• Follow all safety policies and company regulations.
• Perform additional vehicle repairs as needed.
• Comply with company, federal, provincial, and municipal rules.
• Prepare reports documenting problems and work performed.
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults.
• Diagnose faults and determine repair or replacement with supervisor input.

Skills

310T Licence

Driver's Licence

Safety Knowledge

Team Player

School Bus Experience

Job description

Elliott Coach Lines has a current opening in its Elmira shop. Additional responsibilities may also be required in Breslau. Apprentices will also be considered for this role.

Reporting to the Shop Foreman, the 310T Licensed Technician (Mechanic) is responsible for the day-to-day preventative and post-incident repairs of a large fleet of commercial vehicles. This fast-paced, but diligent role will diagnose and carry out all repairs for mechanical issues and problems discovered in various commercial School Buses and civilian class vehicles. The incumbent will maintain a strong sense of customer service while interacting with various stakeholders, School Bus Drivers, Dispatchers, Managers, Peer Mechanics, Apprentices and Governmental Agencies.

Job Duties

• Perform Brake and Safety Inspections and carry out preventative maintenance


• Ensure all vehicle inspections are completed in a timely fashion each month


• Perform service calls and cold starts as required


• Ensure you have knowledge of our safety policies and adhere to them


• Perform additional vehicle repairs as needed


• Adhere to compliance-based regulations from a Company, Federal, Provincial and Municipal perspective


• Complete reports to record problems and work performed


• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions


• Diagnose faults and malfunctions and confirm findings with the supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain in good standing a valid 310T License


• Valid Driver’s License


• Thorough working knowledge of Municipal, Provincial and Federal safety provisions


• Practical experience in preventative maintenance practices, particularly within the School Bus industry, is an asset


• Ability to work in team-based, collaborative work

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in our selection process, please reach out to a member of our Recruitment team to coordinate an alternate evaluation methodology.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used during the hiring process.