Phone Number (519) 941-2582
Categories Mechanics/Technicians
Req ID JR5765 310T Mechanic (Open)
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 310T Mechanic for our shop serving Orangeville, ON!
As a Licensed 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, paid vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities, we are also proud to offer our technicians:
$38 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 shiftAnnual allowances for boots and prescription safety glassesState-of-the-art training programsDiscounts 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, & transmissionsCompleting work ordersAssisting with mobile emergency servicesMechanics and technicians are subject to background check
You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:
You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your communityYou have required years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehiclesYou have a valid driver’s license and a willingness to obtain a B license (don’t worry, we will train you for this!)You have a mechanic’s tool setYou want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testingFor our Mechanic roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:
Do not have a college degreeHave military experienceAre returning to the workforceAre looking for hourly (not flat-rate) jobs
Get your career on the road with First Student!
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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all