Shop Manager - #117300

First for a reason

First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

First Student, the largest provider of student transportation in North America, is now hiring a Red Seal Commercial Transport or Heavy-Duty On-Road Fleet Mechanic!

First Student is proud to offer:

• Hourly wages based on experience and qualifications!
• Consistent full-time, year-round work
• 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!
  
  

Major 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 and First Transit's standards, policies and procedures.
• Moves vehicles safely between job and work area.
• Perform other responsibilities as requested or required.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Red Seal in Commercial Transport and or Heavy Duty On-Road.
• 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.