First Student | Careers

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310T Mechanic - Technician

Location: Ottawa, ON - Star Top Rd
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday

First Student is now hiring a 310T Licensed Mechanic to join our shop in Ottawa, ON - Star Top Rd. 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:

$41/hour based on experience and qualifications
$0.25/hour ASE bonus for each relevant certification (we cover training materials and exam fees)
Monday to Friday schedule - no weekends
Annual boot 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, automotive, electric, or CNG vehicles
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 Ottawa, ON - Star Top Rd.

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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