Technician in Charge

First Student, the largest provider of student transportation in North America, is now hiring a Technician in Charge in Rimbey, AB.

As a Technician in Charge with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety, while providing guidance to Apprentice Mechanic.

**First Student is proud to offer**:
Hourly wages based on experience and qualifications

Consistent full-time, year-round work

Company-paid ASE testing and training materials

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

Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses

Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program

**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 standards, policies, and procedures.

Moves vehicles safely between job and work area.

Perform other responsibilities as requested or required.

Willingness to participate in ASE certification program. Training, testing, and bonuses provided

**Qualifications**:
Must have required 310T Mechanic 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.

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.

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