310T Mechanic

First Student Shared Services; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation service provider in Windsor is hiring a 310T Mechanic. The role involves performing maintenance on vehicles to ensure safety. Candidates with experience in automotive or diesel mechanics are encouraged to apply. The company offers competitive hourly wages, health benefits, and growth opportunities within an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage based on experience

Health benefits package

RRSP with company matching

Paid vacations

Discounts on cell phone plans and more

Qualifications

• Experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to obtain a valid license.
• Mechanic’s tool set required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions.
• Complete work orders.
• Assist with mobile emergency services.

Skills

Automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicle experience

Mechanic's tool set

Willingness to learn through ASE testing

Job description

Overview

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 Windsor, 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, RRSP with company matching, 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 DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

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 experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
• You have a valid driver’s license and a willingness to obtain valid 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.