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.

Additional Job Description

**First Student is now hiring a Diesel Mechanic for our shop serving Ancaster, ON**:
**Why join First as a Diesel Mechanic?**:

- ** $36.31 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat rate)**
- ** An additional $.10 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain**
- Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
- ** Monday-Friday** 6 - 2:30 or 9 - 5:30** **full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work**
- Tremendous career advancement opportunities
- Benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
- Paid holidays & vacation
- 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 the Diesel Mechanic Position**:** As a Diesel Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety. Other major job duties include**:

- Assist with preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual DOT maintenance inspections.
- Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair including brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.
- Ensure work orders are completed accurately.
- Assist with mobile emergency services.

**Diesel Technician Qualifications**:

- Valid driver’s license required; Willingness to obtain CDL while employed - We train
- At least 1 year of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience or technical school education
- Possess a mechanic’s tool set
- Willingness to participate in ASE certification program. Training, testing, and bonuses provided
- Subject to a drug test.

**Get your career on the road with First Student**: