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 / 310S Mechanic for our shop serving Mississauga, 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?
- $39.41 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 background check
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!