Technician in Charge

**Technician In Charge**:
**Location** 1430 Lougar Avenue, Sarnia, ON Canada N7S 5N4

**Phone Number**

519-336-0077

**Division** First Student Canada

**Categories** Mechanics/Technicians

**Req ID** 38737

First Student, the largest provider of student transportation in North America, is now hiring a Red Seal Commercial Transport or Heavy-Duty On-Road Fleet Mechanic 310T / 310S certification required.

**First Student is proud to offer**:

- **Hourly wage of $31.90 per hour plus benefits**:

- Consistent full-time, year-round work
- 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
- In an effort to improve the skills of our workforce and to distinguish us as an industry leader, First Student is instituting an ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition Program. The ASE BONUS PROGRAM allows maintenance department employees the opportunity to earn additional pay by passing ASE certification testing. For each test that an employee successfully completes, they earn an hourly bonus. This bonus is added to their regular pay. Please speak to location manager regarding bonus details.

**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 FirstGroup standards, policies and procedures.
- Moves vehicles safely between job and work area.
- Perform other responsibilities as requested or required.

**Technician Qualifications**:

- 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.