Truck & Coach Mechanic

First Student; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation services provider is seeking a Truck & Coach Mechanic in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The role involves maintaining and repairing school buses to ensure safety and vehicle readiness. Candidates must have a 310T Mechanic license and a valid driver's license. The position offers full-time hours, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Consistent full-time work

Company-paid ASE testing and training

Full medical and dental plans

RRSP Program with company contribution

Paid holidays and 3 weeks paid vacation

Tools and safety glasses annual allowances

Discounts on cell phone plans and cars

Qualifications

• Must have a 310T Mechanic license.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must have an appropriate mechanic's tool set.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform vehicle and equipment repair under minimal supervision.
• Remove and reinstall mechanical components with minimal supervision.
• Participate in the preventive maintenance inspection program and safety inspections.
• Ensure work orders are completed properly and accurately.
• Evaluate completed work and seek approval where required.
• Occasionally engage in road calls and emergency services.

Skills

Advanced problem-solving ability

Advanced computer skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

310T Mechanic license

Tools

Mechanic's tool set

Job description

About First Student

First Student, the largest provider of student transportation in North America, is 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.

Position

Truck & Coach Mechanic – Thunder Bay, Ontario

As a Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety.

Benefits

• Consistent full‑time, year‑round day shift work (no evenings)
• Company‑paid ASE testing and training materials provided
• Bonus rate increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (can amount up to $2 per hour more than the base pay rate)
• Excellent benefits package with full medical and dental plans
• RRSP Program with company contribution
• Paid holidays & 3 weeks paid vacation
• Ongoing company training on state‑of‑the‑art online system
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Great working and team environment
• Annual allowances for tools, boots and prescription safety glasses
• Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repair under minimal supervision, including brakes, engine tune‑ups, suspensions, drive trains, and transmission repairs.
• Remove and reinstall mechanical components with minimal supervision.
• Participate in the 90‑day preventive maintenance inspection program, safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Issue semiannual and annual MTO certificates using the Drive On program.
• Ensure work orders are completed properly and accurately using individual tablets; maintain records of all maintenance work completed, including parts and supplies used.
• Evaluate completed work and seek approval where required.
• Occasionally engage in road calls and emergency services as necessary.
• Adhere to First Student standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other maintenance responsibilities as requested or required.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program; training, testing, and bonuses provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a 310T Mechanic license.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must have an appropriate mechanic’s tool set.
• Advanced problem‑solving ability.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

First Student is a leading provider of school transportation services. We operate with 460 locations across the US and Canada, working with school districts to provide safe, reliable, and cost‑effective transportation for five million students per school day. We employ more than 48,000 people and operate and maintain over 43,000 buses.

Apply Today

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 encourages all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.