Mechanic Jobs

First Student, the largest provider of student transportation in North America, is now hiring a Red Seal Commercial Transport or Heavy-Duty On-Road Fleet Mechanic!

First Student is proud to offer:

• Consistent full-time, year-round work
• An excellent benefits package with full medical and dental plans and RRSP Program with company contribution
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Hourly wages based on experience and qualifications!
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Ongoing company training on state-of-the-art online system
• A great work environment!

Journeyman Technician Major Responsibilities:

• Lead preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections and annual maintenance inspections.
• Evaluate completed work prior to release and seek approval where required.
• Perform other responsibilities as requested or required.
• Adhere to First Student and First Transit's standards, policies and procedures.
• Lead road calls and emergency services as necessary.
• Diagnose and perform accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repair under minimal supervision. Repairs include brakes, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
• Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken.
• Ensure work orders are completed properly and accurately. Maintain records of all maintenance work completed including parts and supplies used.
• Moves vehicles safely between job and work area.
• Remove, overhaul and reinstall mechanical components with minimal supervision.

Journeyman Technician Qualifications:

• Red Seal in Commercial Transport and or Heavy Duty On-Road.
• Must have appropriate mechanic’s tool set.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Advanced problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work assigned shift.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Apply today to join our team!

First Student is a leading provider of school transportation services. We operate in 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.

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