Truck and Transport technician

First Student, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

RRSP matching

PerkSpot discounts

Boot allowance

Safety glasses allowance

Job summary

First Student in Vancouver, BC is hiring a Licensed Truck and Transport technician to maintain and repair school buses, ensuring safety and reliability for students. This full-time day-shift role offers a $44.00/hour wage and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

The position includes company-paid CDL Class B training, ASE opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a path for career advancement across locations in North America.

Qualifications

• Diesel/auto maintenance experience or equivalent technical education.
• Vehicle diagnostics and problem solving skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days with company paid training.
• Possession of a mechanic's tool set.
• Willingness to participate in ASE certification (training, testing, bonuses).
• Strong computer skills.
• Note: background check may apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including brakes, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmissions and related repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Skills

Diesel/auto maintenance

Vehicle diagnostics

Driver's license

CDL Class B

Tool set

ASE Certification

Computer skills

Education

Technical school or equivalent

Job description

First Student is now hiring a Licensed Truck and Transport technician for our shop serving Vancouver, BC

NOW OFFERING A $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS!*

Hours/Schedule:

Monday-Friday, Full-time day shift

If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day-because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community.

While First Student is North America's leading school transportation provider-serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily-our focus hereis local. You'll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.

Why Join First as a Diesel Mechanic?

• Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Hourly Rate: $44.00 per hour (NOT flat rate).
• $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS!
• Monday-Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work.
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials.
• Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and RRSP with company match.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

About the Truck and Transport technician Position

As a Truck and Transport technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.

Truck and Transport technician key responsibilities include:

• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Qualifications

• Years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience.
• Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment - Company paid training provided.
• Possession of a mechanic's tool set to complete all assigned duties.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
• Strong computer skills.
• Note: This position is subject to background check

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student!

Make an impact in your community while enjoying day shift schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.

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.