At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose and repair vehicles while ensuring safety and reliability for our community.
- Company: Join First Student, a leader in student transportation with a family-oriented culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with ongoing training and employee discounts.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by keeping our fleet safe and reliable for students every day.
- Qualifications: Must have Truck & Transport Red Seal Certificate and strong diagnostic skills.
The predicted salary is between 44.38 - 44.38 $ per hour.
First Student is now hiring a Truck & Transport (Red Seal) Mechanic in Prince George, BC. 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.
What We Offer:
- 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
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain all areas of the fleet, including brakes, suspensions, steering, 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).
Qualifications:
- 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.
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.
Truck and Transport Mechanic in Prince George employer: First Student, Inc.
First Student est un employeur exceptionnel qui valorise la sécurité et le bien-être des élèves tout en offrant un environnement de travail flexible et enrichissant à Sainte-Martine, QC. En tant que conducteur d'autobus scolaire à temps partiel, vous bénéficierez d'une formation complète, d'opportunités de croissance personnelle et professionnelle, ainsi que d'une culture d'équipe collaborative où chaque membre joue un rôle clé dans la vie des enfants. Rejoignez-nous pour faire une différence significative dans la communauté tout en profitant d'un emploi qui s'adapte à votre style de vie.
