Join our First Student team in the Comox Valley!

We’re hiring a Technician in Charge to lead our maintenance shop serving Comox, B.C. If you’re an experienced technician who takes pride in quality work, enjoys helping a team succeed, and wants a steady Monday–Friday schedule close to home, this could be a great fit.

As Technician in Charge, you’ll play an important role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and ready to serve the local community every day.

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
• Strong 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.

Apply today and bring your skills to a team that helps keep the community moving.

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.