Why Join Us? $44.00/hour – hourly rate, not flat rate
Additional up to $2.00/hour available for ASE School Bus Series tests passed and maintained
Full-time, Monday–Friday day shift
Consistent, year-round work
Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and RRSP benefits
Paid holidays and vacation time
Annual allowances for work boots and prescription safety glasses
Ongoing, state-of-the-art training and professional development Opportunities to grow into maintenance, operations, management, and leadership roles
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through Perk Spot
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling and support for personal and work‑related needs
About the Role As Technician in Charge, you’ll help lead the shop’s maintenance operation while remaining hands‑on with the work. You’ll oversee preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, technician development, and day‑to‑day shop operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Overseeing complex vehicle diagnostics and repairs and performing road tests as required
Maintaining advanced knowledge of engines, emissions, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and HVAC systems
Leading and supporting shop technicians through daily huddles, training, performance evaluations, and hiring support
Managing inventory, approving expenses within your scope, and scheduling fleet maintenance
Conducting inspections and ensuring vehicles and maintenance practices meet applicable safety and regulatory requirements
Working closely with management on fleet status, budgets, and special projects
Participating in the ASE certification program
Performing hands‑on maintenance and repair work when needed




What We’re Looking For 5+ years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or technical school education
Previous experience as a lead technician, supervisor, or manager is preferred
Valid driver’s licence
Solid computer skills
Own mechanic’s tool set
Ability to successfully complete a background check
Build Your Career Close to Home If you’re an experienced technician looking for steady weekday work, strong benefits, opportunities to grow, and a chance to make a difference in the Comox Valley, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.
FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do.
CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure.
SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities.
FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion.
SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence.

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📌 Technician in Charge – Comox, BC (British Columbia)
🏢 First Canada ULC
📍 British Columbia