Posted 25 days ago
310T Licensed Mechanic
@ First Student
Stratford, Ontario
Overview
First Student is hiring a 310T Technician for its shop serving Stratford, ON. The technician maintains, diagnoses and repairs school buses, including brakes, engines, suspensions and drivetrains, and performs preventive and annual inspections. The role is full-time day shift, Monday to Friday, at $40/hr with a bonus for ASE certifications.
Pay:
$40 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair brakes, engines, suspensions, drivetrains and transmissions
- Perform preventive maintenance and safety and annual inspections
- Complete work orders accurately
- Assist with mobile emergency repair services
Requirements summary:
- At least 5 years of diesel or automotive repair experience, or equivalent technical training
- Valid driver's licence and CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days
- Own mechanic's tool set
- Willingness to pursue ASE certification
- Strong computer skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CDL Class B, ASE School Bus Series |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Caring for students is our first priority.
Full company description
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.®
- LinkedIn followers
- 87,915
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 17,995
- Reported office locations
- 191 Rosa Parks St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, US
- Business categories
- Transportation
- Other recorded names
- First Student
- Specialties
- Full Turn-key Contracting
- Global Positioning Systems
- Route Optimization with First Planning Solutions
- Management Services
- Bus Maintenance
- Pre-owned Bus Sales
- School Bus Rentals
- School Bus Driver
- CDL Driver
- Electric School Buses
- Fleet Electrification
- Infrastructure
- EV School Buses
- Consulting
- Training
- Safety
- and Improving Student's Transportation Experience
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | School and Employee Bus Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Full Turn-key ContractingGlobal Positioning SystemsRoute Optimization with First Planning SolutionsManagement ServicesBus MaintenancePre-owned Bus SalesSchool Bus RentalsSchool Bus DriverCDL DriverElectric School Buses |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 161 |
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First Student is now hiring a 310T Technician for our shop serving Stratford, ON
If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day-because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community.
While First Student is North America's leading school transportation provider-serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily-our focus here in Ottawais local. You'll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.
Why Join First as a 310T Mechanic?
- Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
- $40/hr
- Bonus rate increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more).
- Monday-Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work.
- Company-paid ASE testing and training materials.
- Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing.
- Paid holidays and vacation time.
- Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses.
- Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
About the 310T Technician Position
As a 310T Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
310T Technician key responsibilities include:
- Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.
- Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
- Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
- Complete work orders accurately.
- Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.
310T Technician Qualifications
- At least 5 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience.
- Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license required.
- CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment - Company paid training provided.
- Possession of a mechanic's tool set to complete all assigned duties.
- Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
- Strong computer skills.
- Note: This position is subject to background check
Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying day shift schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.
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.
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