310T Mechanic

First Student; Goderich; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a 310T Mechanic, where your skills will ensure the safety of countless students. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. You'll work on a fleet of modern vehicles, performing essential maintenance and repairs while contributing to your community. With a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in the transportation industry. Apply now and drive your future forward!

Benefits

Health Benefits Package

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Annual Allowances for Boots and Safety Glasses

State-of-the-art Training Programs

Discounts on Cell Phone Plans and Cars

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid 310T Mechanic license and have experience with various vehicle types.
• Willingness to obtain a B license with provided training.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on brakes, suspensions, and transmissions.
• Use diagnostic skills to troubleshoot vehicle issues.

Skills

310T Mechanic License

Automotive Experience

Diesel Experience

Electric Vehicle Knowledge

CNG Vehicle Knowledge

Diagnostic Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mechanic's Tool Set

Job description

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. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

First Student is hiring immediately for a 310T Mechanic for our shop serving Goderich, ON!

As a 310T Technician at First Student, you will play an integral role in ensuring the safety of the children who count on us for a ride to and from school in those classic yellow buses.

Why join First as a Mechanic?

In addition to a health benefits package, paid vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities, we are also proud to offer our technicians:

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)
• ASE incentive of $.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
• Monday-Friday daytime full-time shift
• 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 First Student’s Mechanic Position

At First Student, our technicians perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of newer vehicles is safe for road travel. They also use their diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing repair work. As a technician at First Student, your day will include the tasks mentioned above and the following:

• Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions
• Completing work orders
• Assisting with mobile emergency services

Mechanics and technicians are subject to background checks.

You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:

• You have your 310T Mechanic license
• You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
• You have experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
• You have a valid driver’s license and a willingness to obtain B license (don’t worry, we will train you for this!)
• You have a mechanic’s tool set
• You want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing

For our Mechanic roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

• Do not have a college degree
• Have military experience
• Are returning to the workforce
• Are looking for hourly (not flat-rate) jobs

Get your career on the road with First Student!

Apply today to join our team!

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.