Technician

BUS TECHNICIAN / VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

St. George, ON

$26.00/hour

Monday–Thursday 7:45 AM–4:00 PM | Friday 7:45 AM–1:00 PM

ABOUT US:

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

THE ROLE:

We are hiring a hands-on Bus Technician / Vehicle Technician for a specialty vehicle manufacturing and service environment in St. George, ON. This position is ideal for someone with a strong automotive or mechanical background who is comfortable working with their hands, using tools, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and working on vehicles. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity in St. George, ON. The successful candidate will support the team with the assembly, servicing, maintenance, and repair of buses and specialty vehicles, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles and vehicle conversion components. This is a great opportunity for someone who may not necessarily have formal bus experience but has solid automotive, truck, fleet, or mechanical experience and enjoys working on vehicles.

ADVANTAGES:

· Competitive rate of $26.00/hour

· Monday–Thursday, 7:45 AM–4:00 PM / Friday, 7:45 AM–1:00 PM

· Opportunity for advancement and career growth

· Paid weekly (Friday's)

· Very clean and organized distribution facility

· Great location in St. George near Brantford ON

· Opportunity to work with specialty and accessible vehicles

· Hands-on work in a manufacturing and service environment

· Opportunity to build experience with buses, specialty vehicles, and vehicle conversions

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform hands-on mechanical work on buses, vans, and specialty vehicles

· Assist with the assembly, modification, servicing, and repair of vehicles

· Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues

· Complete repairs and component replacements as required

· Install, adjust, and service various vehicle components

· Work with hand and power tools to complete mechanical tasks

· Assist with vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance

· Assist with basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting

· Follow technical instructions, diagrams, and service information

· Ensure completed work meets quality and safety standards

· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

· Support other mechanical and vehicle-related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:

· Previous experience working on vehicles, automotive equipment, trucks, buses, or similar mechanical equipment

· Strong mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach

· Ability to troubleshoot and identify mechanical issues

· Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting experience

· Previous experience with buses, commercial vehicles, fleet vehicles, or specialty vehicles is an asset

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

· Reliable and dependable

· Comfortable working in a hands-on shop environment

· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

· Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn

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