First Student
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310SMechanic
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“310S Mechanic at First Student. Skills: 310S Mechanic, Vehicle maintenance. Perform routine maintenance. Repair brakes”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure safety of school buses; Ensure reliability of school buses
Industry & Context.
Diagnose mechanical issues; Troubleshoot mechanical issues
Own a complete set of mechanic’s tools
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
310S Technician license, Experience with diesel, automotive, electric, or CNG vehicles, Own a complete set of mechanic’s tools
Nice to Have
ASE testing
What You'll Do.
Perform routine maintenance
Diagnose mechanical issues
Troubleshoot mechanical issues
Complete documentation
Assist with mobile emergency repairs
Full Job Description
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. **Why Join First Student?** We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment, including: * **$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, and 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 **What You’ll Do** As a First Student Mechanic, you’ll be responsible for: * 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 **What We’re Looking For** You may be a great fit if you: * 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 Get your career on the road with First Student in Sarnia! 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. **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
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