Licensed Mechanic

First Student Canada-Transco; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Mechanic with a leading transportation company committed to safety and innovation. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community by ensuring the safety of children during their daily commutes. You will perform essential maintenance on a fleet of modern vehicles, utilizing your diagnostic skills to troubleshoot and repair issues. Enjoy competitive hourly pay, ASE incentives, and a supportive environment that encourages professional growth through state-of-the-art training programs. If you are passionate about mechanics and eager to develop your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual allowances for boots

Annual allowances for prescription safety glasses

Discounts on cell phone plans

Discounts on cars

State-of-the-art training programs

ASE incentive pay

Qualifications

• Experience with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Automotive repair

Diesel mechanics

Diagnostic skills

Brakes maintenance

Suspensions maintenance

Drivetrains maintenance

Transmissions maintenance

Tool set management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE certification

Tools

Mechanic's tool set

Job description

Phone Number [phone]

Req ID JR5310 Licensed Mechanic (Open)

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 Vancouver, B.C

As a Mechanic 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?

• 42.85 per hour, 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 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 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 years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
• You have a valid driver’s license
• 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!

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