Apprentice Mechanic

First for a reason First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.   First Student is proud to offer: Top hourly wages Consistent year-round work An excellent benefits package with full medical and dental plan and RRSP Program with company contribution Paid holidays & vacation Ongoing company training on state-of-the-art online system Opportunities for career advancement A great work environment Major Responsibilities: Perform vehicle maintenance and repairs to ensure vehicles are safe for our customers. Assist Journeyman Technicians with preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections and annual maintenance inspections. Assist in accurately diagnosing and performing mechanical repairs including the repair of brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, transmission clutches and other repairs under direct supervision. Ensure work orders are completed properly and accurately. Maintain records of all maintenance work completed including parts and supplies used. Evaluate completed work prior to release and seek supervisor approval where required. Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken. Move vehicles safely between job and work area. Assist with road calls and emergency services as necessary. Adhere to First Student and First Transit's standards, policies, and procedures. Perform other responsibilities as requested or required. Qualifications: Valid driver’s license required Previous gas or diesel vehicle repair experience; school bus experience is helpful Must have appropriate mechanic’s tool set. Good computer skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to work assigned shift.