Red Seal Mechanic

First Student•Regina, SK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. 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. 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. Our mission is to 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. We focus on safety, care for our students, surpass customer expectations, foster teamwork, and set the highest standards through innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Truck & Transport Red Seal Certificate (or equivalent provincial license)
Valid Class 5 driver’s license
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

Nice To Haves

Higher classes driver’s license considered an asset

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 (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 unsafe conditions, defects, or required repairs
Conduct road calls and provide on-site emergency service as needed
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 programs (training and bonuses provided)

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage of $45.65 per hour
Consistent, full-time, year-round work
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental)
RRSP program with company contributions
Paid vacation and statutory holidays
Ongoing technical training and online learning resources
Career advancement opportunities across North America
Annual boot and tool allowance
A supportive, safety-focused work environment
Employee discounts on cell plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program
Training and bonuses provided for ASE certification programs