310T Mechanic

Nilesschools; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in student transportation is seeking a Mechanic to ensure the safety of their fleet. This role involves performing maintenance and repairs on vehicles, troubleshooting issues, and working in a supportive environment with opportunities for growth. Competitive hourly wages and benefits are offered, making it a great opportunity for those looking to make a difference in their community.

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, cars, and more

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.
• Assist with mobile emergency services.

Skills

Automotive

Diesel

Electric

CNG

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 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
• Completing work orders
• Assisting with mobile emergency services

Mechanics and technicians are subject to 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 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!