Licensed Mechanic

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Mechanic, where you will ensure the safety of students by maintaining a fleet of reliable school buses. This role offers a chance to work with cutting-edge training programs and equipment while making a positive impact on your community. Enjoy a full-time schedule with competitive hourly pay and opportunities for professional growth through ASE certification. If you have a passion for vehicles and a desire to contribute to safe transportation, this position is a perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Annual allowances for boots and safety glasses

State-of-the-art training programs

Discounts on cell phone plans and cars

ASE incentive for certifications

Qualifications

• Experience with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles is essential.
• Valid driver's license and mechanic's tool set are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions.
• Troubleshoot and repair vehicle issues as needed.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Brakes maintenance

Suspensions maintenance

Diesel engine knowledge

CNG vehicle experience

Mechanic's tool set

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mechanic's tool set

Job description

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 includes 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
• 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 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!