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Technician III

  • Courtenay, BC, Canada

$40 CAD / hour · Full-time

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Job details

Pay
$40 CAD / hour
Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

First Student is now hiring a 310T Licensed Mechanic to join our shop in COMOX, BC. 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:

  • $40.00/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 - no weekends

  • Annual boot, tool 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 310T Truck and Coach Technician license

  • Have experience with diesel and automotive, electric.

  • 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 Comox!

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 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.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Technician III at First Student will maintain and repair school buses, including brakes, suspensions, drivetrains and transmissions. They will diagnose mechanical problems, complete work orders and documentation, and help with mobile emergency repairs.

Requirements

Candidates need a valid 310T Truck and Coach Technician licence and experience with diesel and automotive vehicles. They must own a complete set of mechanic's tools and be safety-focused.

Skills

  • 310T Truck and Coach Technician
  • Diesel engine repair
  • Automotive repair
  • Electric vehicle systems
  • Brake systems
  • Suspension systems
  • Drivetrain repair
  • Transmission repair
  • Diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Work order documentation
  • Mobile emergency repair
  • ASE certification
  • Hand tools
  • Safety compliance

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • RRSP with company match
  • ASE certification bonus
  • Training and certification fees covered
  • Annual safety glasses and boot allowance
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Employee discounts

Categories

  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing
  • Trades

Keywords

  • 310T
  • truck and coach technician
  • bus mechanic
  • diesel mechanic
  • school bus maintenance
  • heavy duty mechanic
  • ASE certification
  • brakes
  • suspensions
  • drivetrain
  • transmissions
  • electric vehicles
  • mobile repair
  • work orders
  • automotive technician
  • Comox
  • First Student

Perks

  • Generous paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Performance bonus
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training
  • Remote work allowance

Licences and certifications

  • 310T Truck and Coach Technician

Tools

  • mechanic's tools

Languages

  • English

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