Licensed Mechanic

Nilesschools; Toronto; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation industry is hiring a Mechanic for their Toronto shop. The role involves maintaining and repairing school buses, ensuring safety and readiness. The company offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, including ASE certification training.

Benefits

Company-paid ASE testing and training materials

Paid holidays & vacation

Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses

Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Holds an S and/or T license.
• Willingness to participate in ASE certification program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety.
• Assist with preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual MTO maintenance inspections.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Safety inspections

Equipment repair

Tools

Mechanic’s tool set

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 Mechanic for our shop serving Toronto, 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.

40.85 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat rate)

An additional $.25 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain

Company-paid ASE testing and training materials

Monday-Friday full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work

Tremendous career advancement opportunities

Paid holidays & vacation

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 the Position

As a Licensed Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety. Other major job duties include :

Assist with preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual MTO maintenance inspections.

Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair including brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.

Ensure work orders are completed accurately.

Assist with mobile emergency services.

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license required;

Holds an S and / or T license

Possess a mechanic’s tool set

Willingness to participate in ASE certification program. Training, testing, and bonuses provided!

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.