Technician

First Student; Chatham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A school transportation company is hiring a Licensed 310 technician in Chatham, Ontario, to maintain their fleet for the safety of students. This full-time role includes performing vehicle maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring quality. Candidates should have automotive experience and a mechanic's tool set. The company offers attractive benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

Health benefits package

401k with company matching

Paid vacations

State-of-the-art training programs

Discounts on cell phone plans and cars

Qualifications

• Experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles.
• Willingness to obtain a CDL.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.
• Complete work orders.
• Assist with mobile emergency services.

Skills

Automotive experience

Diesel vehicle experience

Diagnostic skills

Mechanic's tool set

Job description

Overview

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 Licensed 310 technician (Mechanic) for our shop serving Chatham, 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.

Why join First as a Mechanic?

In addition to a health benefits package, 401k with company matching, paid vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities, we are also proud to offer our technicians:

• ASE incentive of $0.25/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

You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:

• You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
• You have experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
• You have a valid driver's license and a willingness to obtain a CDL (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

Get your career on the road with First Student!