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Technician Body Shop
@ First Student
Newmarket, Ontario
Overview
First Student is hiring a full-time body shop technician to perform automotive body and collision repairs on its fleet vehicles. The work covers damage inspection, sheet metal repair, part replacement and documentation, and the role is safety-sensitive in Washington State with drug and alcohol testing.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect body damage and choose repair methods
- Repair sheet metal and replace damaged body parts
- Align and adjust body components and accessories
- Document repairs, parts and time on work orders
- Follow shop safety, PPE and environmental rules
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or Grade 12
- Auto Body and Collision Damage repair certificate or five years of experience
- Ability to use plasma cutting and welding equipment
- Computer skills and fleet system entries
- Excellent communication and self-starter skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Auto Body and Collision Damage repair certificate |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Education | High school (required) |
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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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- 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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Additional Job Description
Performs automotive body and related repairs, straightens bent bodies, removes dents, and replaces damaged parts that cannot be repaired. In the state of Washington, this position is considered a safety-sensitive position and is therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
Major Responsibilities
Inspects body damage to determine feasibility and best method of repairs.
May use metal forming and cutting tools to perform repairs.
Performs damaged sheet metal and body repairs.
Removes, replaces, or repairs body parts using hand and power tools.
Removes, installs, adjusts, and aligns body components. May repair locks, latches, and other accessory body parts.
May perform glass and upholstery repairs.
Documents all repair and maintenance actions on Work Orders, including parts and materials used, time expended, and pertinent comments.
Ensures the accuracy and completeness of all documentation and fleet MIS entries prior to release of the vehicle.
Ensures vehicle security and safety while in shop. Adheres to all Governmental rules and Shop safety practices relating to operation of shop tools, use of personal safety devices, housekeeping, and health.
Follows all environmental practices regarding proper handling and disposal of all waste streams.
Provides written estimates of repair when requested.
Communicates and adheres to Injury Prevention (IP) standards.
Minimum Education or Certifications Required
High School Diploma or equivalent Grade 12 with Auto Body and Collision Damage repair certificate or 5 years practical knowledge operating an Autobody Repair Facility credential
Minimum Experience or Skills Required
Excellent communication skills
Maintain a clean, safe team oriented environment
Self starter and work without supervision
Computer skills
Must be able to use all shop tools including plasma cutting & welding equipment
Good financial skills
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Repair is mostly performed indoors where noise from hammers and air tools is prevalent. All PPE rules must be followed. Shop environment with minimum travel involved. Some minor lifting required.
Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
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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