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First Student Body Shop Technician in NEWMARKET, Ontario
First for a reason
First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.
First things First: Who are we?
First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services to 1,100 school districts.
Why join First as an Auto Body Technician?
Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications
Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
Consistent year-round work
Full-time shift schedule of Monday-Friday 7am to 3:30pm
Tremendous career advancement opportunities
Benefits including medical, dental and vision
Paid holidays & vacation
Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
State-of-the-art training programs
About the Position
Inspects body damage to determine feasibility and best method of repairs. May use metal forming andcutting tools to perform repairs.
Performs damaged sheet metal and body repairs. Removes, replaces, or repairs body parts usinghand and power tools.
Removes, installs, adjusts, and aligns body components. May repair locks, latches, and otheraccessory body parts. May perform glass and upholstery repairs.
Documents all repair and maintenance actions on Work Orders, including parts and materials used,time expended, and pertinent comments. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of alldocumentation and fleet MIS entries prior to release of the vehicle.
Ensures vehicle security and safety while in shop. Adheres to all Governmental rules and Shop safetypractices relating to operation of shop tools, use of personal safety devices, housekeeping, andhealth. Follows all environmental practices regarding proper handling and disposal of all wastestreams.
Provides written estimates of repair when requested.
Communicates and adheres to Injury Prevention (IP) standards.
Perform automotive body and related repairs
Remove, install, adjust, and align body components
Document all repair and maintenance actions on work orders
Provide written estimates of repair
Qualifications
Valid driver’s license required
Auto Body & Collision Damage repair education
Previous work experience in an auto body repair
Willingness to participate in ASE certification program.
Training, testing, and bonuses provided!
Get your career on the road with First Student!