About the Position
This position is designed to develop your technical skills through hands-on training and mentorship. You will work closely with experienced mechanics who will guide your development and ensure all work meets company and safety standards.
Why Join First Student?
Competitive pay: $22–$24/hour
ASE incentive bonus: $0.25 per certification
Consistent full-time schedule with opportunity for overtime
Summer schedule perk: 4-day work week (10-hour shifts) with 3 days off
Industry-leading training and mentorship
Stable, long-term career growth opportunities
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts
Shift options: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM or 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Occasional overtime during peak seasons (winter)
Responsibilities:
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on fleet vehicles
Conduct brake, safety, and emissions inspections to company and regulatory standards
Diagnose issues and assist with roadside breakdowns when needed
Inspect and repair wheelchair lifts, ramps, and safety restraint systems
Maintain accurate records of work performed, parts used, and inventory
Ensure vehicles are properly fueled and stocked with necessary fluids
Assist with facility and property maintenance as needed
Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment (including WHMIS standards)
Support fleet readiness during inclement weather conditions
Follow direction and training from licensed mechanics to ensure all work meets required standards
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a recognized apprenticeship program
Experience working with gasoline and diesel engines
Valid Class G driver’s license
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to complete work orders and communicate with drivers, dispatch, and management
Basic computer skills
First for a Reason
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.
Professional Advancement
Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our 3 to 5 month Manager-In-Development program prepares future leaders at First Student.
Extensive Training
Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.
Diversity & Inclusion
Because we’re stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.
Community Service & Impact
Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First in your community, you’ll have a positive impact on others.
Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!
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.
As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships:
We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement:
We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.
Our people:
Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®
