Technician I

First Student•Sarnia, ON

2d•CA$37•Onsite

About The Position

First Student is now hiring a 310S Licensed Mechanic to join our shop in Sarnia, Ontario. As a key member of our maintenance team, you’ll help ensure the safety and reliability of our iconic yellow school buses—making a real difference in your community every day. We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of the visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the hiring process. 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. MISSION: Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential. FOCUS ON SAFETY: Safety is at the heart of everything we do. CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS: Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure. SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS: Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities. FOSTER TEAMWORK: Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion. SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS: Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Hold a valid 310S Technician license
Have experience with diesel, automotive, electric, or CNG vehicles
Own a complete set of mechanic’s tools
Are safety-focused and eager to grow your skills through ASE testing

Responsibilities

Performing routine maintenance and repairs on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions
Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues
Completing work orders and documentation
Assisting with mobile emergency repairs as needed

Benefits

$36.78/hour based on experience and qualifications (not flat-rate)
$0.25/hour ASE bonus for each relevant certification (we cover training materials and exam fees)
Monday to Friday schedule
Annual boot and prescription safety glasses allowance
Health benefits
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
RRSP with company match
Ongoing training and development through state-of-the-art programs
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through Perk Spot