Technician I

First for a reason:
**At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.**

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

As a Licensed 310T Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety, while providing guidance to Apprentice Mechanics.

**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 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.