What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Duty Mechanic position at firststudent?
Heavy Duty Mechanic – Prince Albert, SK - 5000$ NEW HIRE BONUS Location: First Student – Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift New Hire Bonus: 5000$ First Student is hiring immediately for a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our Prince Albert maintenance team. This is a great opportunity to work in a stable, year-round position with a company that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth. Plus, we’re offering a $5000 new hire bonus to qualified candidates who join our team. Why Join First Student? We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Hourly wage of 39$ - 41$ based on experience and certification (not flat-rate) $5000 new hire bonus (conditions apply) Health, dental, and vision benefits RRSP matching program Paid vacation and statutory holidays Annual boot and prescription safety glasses allowance Paid training and career development opportunities Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through our Perk Spot program Support for Red Seal certification and apprenticeship advancement What You’ll Do Perform maintenance and repairs on school buses and commercial vehicles Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems Maintain and repair brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions Complete work orders and documentation accurately Respond to mobile service calls when required Qualifications Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Red Seal) or equivalent experience Experience with diesel engines, commercial transport vehicles, or transit buses Own a basic mechanic’s tool set Commitment to safety and teamwork Location First Student – Prince Albert, SK Apply today and take advantage of our $5000 new hire bonus. Join First Student and build a long-term career in vehicle maintenance with a company that puts safety and people first. We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the hiring process. 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