310T Mechanic - $5,000 Bonus

First Student, Inc.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Day shift

ASE testing provided

Holidays & vacation

Boot allowance

Safety glasses allowance

PerkSpot discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is hiring a Diesel Technician to join our Burlington, ON shop. You will maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability, perform preventive maintenance, and complete work orders accurately.

This role offers a day-shift schedule, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and opportunities for ASE certification, with company-paid testing and training materials. The ideal candidate has diesel/auto maintenance experience, strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, and a valid

Qualifications

• Diesel/automotive maintenance and repair experience or related technical schooling.
• Vehicle diagnostics and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to pursue ASE certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
• Diagnose and perform repairs on brakes, engine, suspension, and driveline components.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately and on schedule.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Equivalent technical school education

Tools

Mechanic’s tool set

Job description

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician for our shop serving Burlington, ON

If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day-because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community.

While First Student is North America's leading school transportation provider-serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily-our focus here in Burlington is local. You'll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.

Why Join First as a Diesel Mechanic?

• Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
• $43.34/hr
• Bonus rate increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more).
• $5,000 sign on bonus
• Monday-Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work.
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

About the Diesel Technician Position

As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.

Diesel Technician key responsibilities include:

• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Diesel Technician Qualifications

• At least 5 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience.
• Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Possession of a mechanic's tool set to complete all assigned duties.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
• Strong computer skills.
• Note: This position is subject to background check

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying day shift schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.

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.