Truck and Transport Mechanic
Expected salary range
$44.38 / h
Job status
Location
Workplace
Job Description
About the role
First Student is now hiring a Truck & Transport (Red Seal) Mechanic. Location: Price George, BC. Full-Time, Permanent.
Join the team that’s First for a reason. At First Student, more than 60,000 employees across North America work together to safely move over five million passengers every day. Our Winnipeg fleet maintenance team plays a critical role in that mission — ensuring our school buses are safe, reliable, and ready to serve the community. We are currently hiring a Truck & Transport Red Seal Mechanic to join our fleet shop. In this role, you’ll perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on a modern fleet, while supporting apprentices and contributing to a strong safety-first culture.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage: $44.38/hr
- Year-round, full-time stability
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental)
- RRSP program with company contributions
- Paid vacation and statutory holidays
- Ongoing technical training and online learning resources
- Career advancement opportunities within a large North American fleet
- Annual boot and tool allowance
- A supportive, safety-focused work environment
- Employee discounts on cell plans, vehicles, and more through PerkSpot
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain all areas of the fleet, including:
- Brakes, suspensions, steering, and driveline
- Engine performance and tune-ups
- Transmissions and clutches
- Electrical and auxiliary systems
- Perform and lead Preventative Maintenance inspections (PMs), safety inspections, and annual certifications
- Remove, repair, and reinstall major mechanical components with minimal supervision
- Complete work orders accurately, including parts, labor, and documentation
- Identify and report any unsafe conditions, defects, or repairs needed
- Conduct road calls and provide on-site emergency service as required
- Ensure all work complies with company policies, safety standards, and provincial regulations
- Safely move vehicles within the yard and shop
- Support and mentor apprentice mechanics
- Participate in ASE certification (training and bonuses provided)
Requirements
- Truck & Transport Red Seal Certificate (or equivalent provincial license)
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence (higher classes considered an asset)
- Adequate personal tool set for heavy vehicle maintenance
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Comfortable using electronic repair manuals, diagnostic software, and work-order systems
- Willingness to work assigned shifts and occasional on-call rotation
About the role
First Student is North America’s leading provider of student transportation, serving over 460 locations across Canada and the United States. Our team operates and maintains more than 43,000 vehicles, delivering safe, reliable transportation to students every day. 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.
MISSION
Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.
FOCUS ON SAFETY
Safety is at the heart of everything we do
CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS
Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure
SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS
Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities
FOSTER TEAMWORK
Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion
SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS
Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence
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Perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on First Student’s fleet while supporting apprentices and contributing to a safety-first culture.
Job offer are open to all, without discrimination and in gender equality.
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