Lead Hand - Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic
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Coach Atlantic Transportation Group Inc. is currently recruiting a Lead Hand - Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic in Halifax, NS.
About the role
The employee's success is built on the company's commitment and emphasis on training and orientation. The company supports employees to develop skills that lead to successful careers. They maintain the most modern motorcoach fleet in Canada and invest in equipment and facilities for fleet maintenance.
The Lead Hand is the senior working technician within the Maintenance Department, responsible for day-to-day leadership, technical guidance, and work coordination, while actively performing the duties of a Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic.
Responsibilities
- Perform the full range of duties of a Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic.
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain coaches, buses, support vehicles, and related equipment.
- Complete complex troubleshooting and assist other technicians with difficult repairs.
- Perform inspections and preventative maintenance per regulatory and company standards.
- Utilize strong diagnostic skills and electrical knowledge.
- Ensure repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
- Assist with emergency breakdowns and after-hours support as required.
- Mentor new employees and apprentices by sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
- Promote teamwork, collaboration, and respectful communication.
- Encourage safe work practices and reinforce company policies and procedures.
- Assist in resolving day-to-day operational issues within the shop.
- Monitor completed work to ensure repairs meet company and regulatory standards.
- Support compliance requirements, provincial inspection standards, and applicable legislation.
- Ensure proper documentation of repairs and maintenance activities.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Assist with inventory control and communicate parts requirements.
- Participate in meetings, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recommend improvements to shop processes and procedures.
Leadership Expectations
- Demonstrate professionalism and accountability.
- Maintain a positive, solutions-focused attitude.
- Treat employees with respect.
- Support employee development through coaching and mentoring.
- Communicate clearly and constructively.
- Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic Certification.
- Valid driver's licence (Class 2 or 3 with air brake endorsement considered an asset).
- Several years of progressively responsible Truck and Transport/Bus mechanical experience.
- Demonstrated ability to organize work and coordinate multiple priorities.
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience mentoring apprentices or leading teams considered an asset.
Working Conditions
- Active, hands-on mechanical position in a maintenance shop environment.
- Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and use of mechanical tools and equipment.
- Exposure to noise, grease, weather conditions, and moving vehicles.
- Participation in an on-call rotation may be required.
- Overtime and flexible hours may be required to meet operational demands.
Benefits
- Signing Bonus - $5000
- Boot/Tool Allowance - $1000
- Group Health Insurance Benefits package
- Relocation expenses (if applicable)
- Employee RRSP matching program (4% match)
- Rewarding career with a growing company
- On-call premiums
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Coach Atlantic Transportation Group Inc.
Lead Hand - Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic position available at Coach Atlantic in Halifax, NS with leadership and technical duties.
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