Posted 3 months ago
Technician III
@ First Student
Courtenay, British Columbia
Overview
First Student is hiring a licensed 310T Truck and Coach Technician for its shop in Comox, BC. The mechanic performs routine maintenance and repairs on school bus brakes, suspensions, drivetrains and transmissions. The role pays $40.00/hour based on experience, with weekday-only scheduling.
Pay:
$40 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains and transmissions
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues
- Complete work orders and documentation
- Assist with mobile emergency repairs as needed
Requirements summary:
- Valid 310T Truck and Coach Technician licence
- Experience with diesel, automotive and electric vehicles
- Own a complete set of mechanic's tools
- Safety-focused and eager to grow through ASE testing
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| 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 low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | 310T Truck and Coach Technician |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, People with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, Racialized people |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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First Student
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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
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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 Licensed Mechanic to join our shop in COMOX, BC. As a key member of our maintenance team, you'll help ensure the safety and reliability of our iconic yellow school buses-making a real difference in your community every day.
Why Join First Student?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment, including:
$40.00/hour based on experience and qualifications (not flat-rate)
$0.25/hour ASE bonus for each relevant certification (we cover training materials and exam fees)
Monday to Friday schedule - no weekends
Annual boot, tool and prescription safety glasses allowance
Health benefits, paid vacation, and paid holidays
RRSP with company match
Ongoing training and development through state-of-the-art programs
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through Perk Spot
What You'll Do
As a First Student Mechanic, you'll be responsible for:
Performing routine maintenance and repairs on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions
Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues
Completing work orders and documentation
Assisting with mobile emergency repairs as needed
What We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold a valid 310T Truck and Coach Technician license
Have experience with diesel and automotive, electric.
Own a complete set of mechanic's tools
Are safety-focused and eager to grow your skills through ASE testing
Get your career on the road with First Student in Comox!
We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the hiring process.
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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