Heavy Duty Mechanic

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><b>First for a reason:</b></p><p>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. </p><p><br /></p><b>Heavy Duty Mechanic - Prince George, BC</b><p><b>Location:</b> First Student - Prince George, British Columbia<br /><b>Job Type:</b> Full-time, Permanent<br /><b>Schedule:</b> Monday to Friday, Day Shift</p><p><b>First Student is hiring immediately for a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our Prince George maintenance team.</b></p><p><br />As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, you&#39;ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and reliability of our fleet of school buses, helping students get to and from school safely every day.</p><b>Why Join First Student?</b><p>We offer a stable, year-round position with competitive compensation and benefits, including:</p><ul><li>Hourly wage based on experience and certification (not flat-rate)</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, RRSP match)</li><li>Paid vacation and statutory holidays</li><li>Annual boot and prescription safety glasses allowance</li><li>Paid training and career development opportunities</li><li>Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through our Perk Spot program</li><li>Support for Red Seal certification and apprenticeship advancement</li></ul><b>What You&#39;ll Do</b><ul><li>Perform maintenance and repairs on school buses and commercial vehicles</li><li>Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems</li><li>Maintain and repair brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions</li><li>Complete work orders and documentation accurately</li><li>Respond to mobile service calls when required</li></ul><b>Qualifications</b><ul><li>Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Red Seal) or equivalent experience<br />Apprentices also welcome to apply</li><li>Experience with diesel engines, commercial transport vehicles, or transit buses</li><li>Own a basic mechanic&#39;s tool set</li><li>Commitment to safety and teamwork</li></ul></p></p>