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 Licensed 310T Mechanic in Ajax, ONTARIO! Location: Ajax, Ontario Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift (No evenings!) As a Licensed 310T Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety. First Student is proud to offer: Top-tier wage: Starting at $40.80/hour, higher than many local competitors. Stable, full-time hours – no flat-rate pay. RRSP matching, paid holidays, and 3 weeks paid vacation. Annual allowances for boots, tools, and prescription safety glasses. Company-paid ASE testing with up to $2/hour bonus for certifications. Ongoing training on state-of-the-art systems. Opportunities for advancement within Canada’s largest student transportation provider. Employee discounts on cell plans, vehicles, and more via Perk Spot. Responsibilities: Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair with minimal supervision (brakes, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmissions, etc.). Remove and reinstall mechanical components. Participate in 90-day preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and annual inspections. Issue semiannual and annual MTO certificates using the Drive On program. Complete work orders accurately using individual tablets; maintain records of parts and labor. Respond to road calls and emergency services as needed. Adhere to First Student standards, policies, and procedures. Perform other maintenance duties as required. Participate in ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided). Qualifications: Valid 310T Mechanic license (required). Valid driver’s license. Appropriate mechanic’s tool set. Strong problem-solving and computer skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. About First Student We operate in 460 locations across the US and Canada, transporting over five million students daily. With more than 48,000 employees and 43,000 buses, we’re committed to safety, reliability, and service excellence. Apply today to join our team! We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the hiring process. 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
