310T Mechanic or 2nd Year Apprentice

Drive your future with STC!

Student Transportation of Canada (STC) is the Canadian division of Student Transportation Inc., one of North America’s largest and most trusted school transportation providers.

Founded in 1997, we currently operate over 11,000 vehicles for over 250 school districts and consortia across North America. In Canada we operate under our Student Transportation of Canada brand name, in addition to the following local names: Elgie Bus Lines, Elliott Coach Lines, Leuschen Transportation & Parkview Transit.

Job Summary

Based out of our Smithville, Ontario facility and reporting to the Shop Foreman, a 310T Mechanic or Apprentice is responsible for learning and in-turn completing, the day-to-day preventative and post incident repairs of a large fleet of commercial vehicles. Under the guidance of the shop leadership and working with experienced technicians, this fast paced, but diligent role will diagnose and carry out all repairs for mechanical issues and problems discovered in various commercial School Buses and civilian class vehicles. The incumbent will maintain a strong sense of customer service while interacting with various stakeholders including, School Bus Drivers, Dispatchers, Managers, Peer Mechanics, Apprentices and Governmental Agencies.

Compensation

Licensed 310T Mechanic - $34.00 per hour

2nd Year Apprentice - $27.00 per hour

Job Duties

- Perform Brake and Safety Inspections, carry out preventative maintenance.
- Ensure all vehicle inspections are completed in a timely fashion each month.
- Perform service calls and cold starts as required.




- Ensure you have knowledge of our safety policies and adhere to them.
- Perform additional vehicle repairs as needed.
- Adhere to compliance-based regulations from a Company, Federal, Provincial and Municipal perspective.
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- Diagnose faults and malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace

Qualifications

- Possess and maintain in good standing a valid 310T License or 2nd Year Apprentice
- Valid Driver’s License
- Thorough working knowledge of Municipal, Provincial and Federal safety provisions
- Practical experience in preventative maintenance practices, particularly within the School Bus industry, is an asset
- Ability to work in a team-based, collaborative work environment

Physical & Additional Requirements

- Ability to walk, bend, twist and turn
- Climbing stairs may be required
- Personal Protective Equipment required

Student Transportation of Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate in our selection process, please reach out to a member of our Recruitment team to coordinate an alternate evaluation methodology.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used during the hiring process.

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 310T Mechanic or 2nd Year Apprentice (Smithville)
🏢 Student Transportation of Canada
📍 Smithville