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Part Time 310T Mechanic

Georgetown, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 3, 2026
1 position

$40 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The technician is responsible for diagnosing and performing various vehicle maintenance tasks, including brake repairs, engine tune-ups, and suspension work. They must also conduct safety inspections and complete accurate work orders to ensure the reliability of the school bus fleet.

Job details

First Student is now hiring a part time Technician for our shop serving Georgetown, 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 Mechanic? Pay Details: $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. 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 Technician Position As a Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability. 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. Technician Qualifications At least 5 years of 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of automotive maintenance experience or equivalent technical school education. A valid driver's license, a personal set of mechanic tools, and a willingness to participate in ASE certification are required.