Mechanics generally
work as full-time employees of bus companies and
transit authorities, and may be part of a unionized
work environment. Mechanics often work shifts,
as so many fleets of buses run twenty-four hours
a day.
Benefits generally include medical, drug, and
dental plans for full-time employees; overtime
possibilities; on-the-job training; and uniform
provision.
There are a number of ways to become a bus mechanic.
For instance, you could work as an apprentice
and take courses either at work or on nights or
days when you are not working. You could start
on the job after you have graduated with a Heavy
Equipment Technician or Diesel Mechanic Technician
Certificate from a recognized community college,
and work toward your further certification in
the workplace.
Licensing and job prerequisites and requirements
vary from province to province, so it's important
to check out your options.
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