Licensed Mechanic

First Student is now hiring a Licensed Mechanic for our shop serving Comox, B.C As a Licensed Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety, while providing guidance to Apprentice Mechanics. First Student is proud to offer: $40/hour based on experience and qualifications! Consistent full-time, year-round work Company-paid ASE testing and training materials 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! Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program! Responsibilities: Diagnose and perform accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repair under minimal supervision. Repairs include brakes, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs. Remove, overhaul, and reinstall mechanical components with minimal 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 First Student standards, policies, and procedures. Moves vehicles safely between job and work area. Perform other responsibilities as requested or required. Willingness to participate in ASE certification program. Training, testing, and bonuses provided! Qualifications: Must have required Mechanic license 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. First Student is a leading provider of school transportation services. We operate in 460 locations across the US and Canada, working with school districts to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation for five million students per school day. We employ more than 48,000 people and operate and maintain over 43,000 buses. Apply today to join our team! We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know. 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. 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

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