Posted 25 days ago
310T Mechanic - $5,000 Bonus
@ First Canada ULC
Burlington, Ontario
Overview
First Student is hiring a Diesel Technician for its school bus shop in Burlington, ON. The technician diagnoses and repairs school buses, performs preventive and annual safety inspections, and assists with mobile emergency repairs. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday day shift, at $43.34/hr plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
Pay:
$43.34 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair brakes, engines, suspensions and drivetrains
- Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections
- Complete work orders accurately
- Assist with mobile emergency repairs
Requirements summary:
- At least 5 years diesel or automotive repair experience, or equivalent technical training
- Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver's licence and own mechanic's tool set
- Willingness to pursue ASE certification
- Strong computer skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | ASE |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Signing bonus, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
First Canada ULC
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 147 |
First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician for our shop serving Burlington, 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 Burlington is local. You’ll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.
Why Join First as a Diesel Mechanic?
- Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
- $43.34/hr
- Bonus rate increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more).
- $5,000 sign on bonus
- Monday–Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work.
- Company-paid ASE testing and training materials.
- 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 Diesel Technician Position
As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
Diesel 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.
Diesel 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.
- 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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