310T Mechanic

First Student; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to safely transporting students and passengers. As a Mechanic, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety of children by maintaining a fleet of state-of-the-art vehicles. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth through advanced training programs. You will perform essential maintenance tasks and use your diagnostic skills to keep our vehicles road-ready. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and eager to develop your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Annual Allowances for Boots and Glasses

State-of-the-Art Training Programs

Discounts on Cell Phone Plans and Cars

Qualifications

• Experience with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles is required.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to obtain necessary licenses.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Automotive Repair

Diesel Mechanics

Diagnostic Skills

Tool Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mechanic's Tool Set

Job description

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 includes 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 Mechanic for our shop serving Sarnia, ON.

As a 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 $0.25/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
• Assisting with mobile emergency services

Mechanics and technicians are subject to a background check.

You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:

• You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community.
• You have required years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles.
• You have a valid driver's license and a willingness to obtain the required 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!