Entry-Level Vehicle Technician

1 month ago


Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Driver Full time

We are a family of over 60,000 employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers each day. Our brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. We create and implement advanced training and technology to provide the safest transportation experience.

First Student, the largest provider of student transportation in North America, is hiring an Apprentice Mechanic for our Thunder Bay, ON location. As an entry-level vehicle technician, you will be part of a team that creates and implements innovative solutions for safe transportation.

What You Can Expect
  • A competitive hourly wage of $25-$35 CAD
  • Consistent year-round work with opportunities for career advancement
  • An excellent benefits package with full medical and dental plan, RRSP program, paid holidays and vacation
  • Ongoing training on state-of-the-art online systems

As an Apprentice Mechanic, your responsibilities will include:

  • Performing vehicle maintenance and repairs to ensure vehicles are safe for our customers
  • Assisting Journeyman Technicians with preventative maintenance, safety inspections and annual maintenance inspections
  • Accurately diagnosing and performing mechanical repairs under direct supervision
  • Maintaining records of all maintenance work completed, including parts and supplies used

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A valid driver's license
  • Previous experience in gas or diesel vehicle repair; school bus experience is helpful
  • A suitable mechanics tool set
  • Good computer skills
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team

First Student operates in 460 locations across the US and Canada, working with school districts to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation. We employ over 48,000 people and operate and maintain over 43,000 buses.



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