Heavy Duty Technician

FIRST GROUP AMERICA INC; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de transport leader recrute un Technicien en Mécanique pour son atelier à Prince Albert, SK. Le candidat idéal effectue la maintenance des véhicules afin d'assurer la sécurité des enfants transportés. En plus d'une culture d'inclusion et de croissance, l'entreprise offre des avantages tels qu'un salaire compétitif, des programmes de formation avancés, et divers allègements pour les techniciens. Postulez maintenant pour faire partie d'une équipe qui impacte la communauté.

Benefits

Paquet de santé

RRSP avec cotisation de l’entreprise

Vacances payées

Allocations annuelles pour bottes et lunettes de sécurité

Programmes de formation avancés

Remises sur forfaits téléphone, voitures, etc.

Qualifications

• Expérience requise avec des véhicules automobiles, diesel, électriques ou CNG.
• Détenteur d'un permis de conduire valide.
• Souhait d'acquérir le permis de bus (formation fournie).

Responsibilities

• Effectuer la maintenance sur freins, suspensions, moteurs et transmissions.
• Assister les services d'urgence mobile.

Skills

Expérience avec véhicules

Compétences en diagnostic

Capacité à travailler en équipe

Education

Aucun diplôme requis

Tools

Jeu d'outils de mécanicien

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 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 Heavy Duty Technician for our shop serving Prince Albert, SK

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

About Us

MISSION
Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

FOCUS ON SAFETY
Safety is at the heart of everything we do

CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS
Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure

SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS
Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities

FOSTER TEAMWORK
Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion

SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS
Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence