310T Mechanic

Student Transportation of Canada; Elmira; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Coach Lines in Elmira is seeking a 310T Licensed Technician (Mechanic) to maintain the fleet of school buses and other vehicles. Reporting to the Shop Foreman, you will perform preventative maintenance and repairs as part of a fast-paced team.

The role emphasizes safety and compliance with Company, Provincial, and Federal regulations, with interactions across drivers, dispatchers, and managers. Apprentices may be considered for this position.

Qualifications

• 310T Certification required and in good standing.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Strong knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal safety provisions.
• Experience with preventative maintenance in the School Bus industry is an asset.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform brake and safety inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections monthly.
• Perform service calls and cold starts as needed.
• Adhere to company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional vehicle repairs as needed.
• Complete reports documenting problems and work performed.
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults.
• Diagnose faults and confirm findings with supervisor to decide on repair or replacement.

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

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