Body Shop Technician

Driver

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.

First thingsFirst: Who are we?

First Studentis 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 industrys 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
  • Hourly range based on experience $20.61 – $34.58
  • 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 thePosition

  • Inspects body damage to determine feasibility and best method of repairs. May use metal forming and
    cutting tools to perform repairs.
  • Performs damaged sheet metal and body repairs. Removes, replaces, or repairs body parts using
    hand and power tools.
  • Removes, installs, adjusts, and aligns body components. May repair locks, latches, and other
    accessory 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 all
    documentation 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 safety
    practices relating to operation of shop tools, use of personal safety devices, housekeeping, and
    health. Follows all environmental practices regarding proper handling and disposal of all waste
    streams.
  • 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 drivers license required
  • Auto Body & Collision Damage repair education
  • Accepting all Apprentice level Technicians
  • Previous work experience in an auto body repair
  • Willingness to participate in ASE certification program.
  • Training, testing, and bonuses provided!

First Student is a leading provider of school transportation services. We operate in 460 locations across the US and Canada, working with school districts to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation for five million students per school day. We employ more than 48,000 people and operate and maintain over 43,000 buses.

Apply today to join our team!

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.

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