Technician I

**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, the largest provider of student transportation in North America, is now hiring a 310T Mechanic

**First Student is proud to offer**:

- ** Hourly wages based on experience and qualifications**:

- Consistent full-time, year-round work
- An optional 4 day work week in July and August
- An excellent benefits package with full medical and dental plans 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

**Journeyman Technician Major Responsibilities**:

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

**Technician Qualifications**:

- 310T License
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Must have appropriate mechanic’s tool set.
- Advanced problem-solving ability.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to work assigned shift.