First Student is now hiring a Truck & Transport (Red Seal) Mechanic – Fleet Maintenance
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Full-Time, Permanent
Join theteam that’s Firstfor 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’llperform 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
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 andtoolallowance
A supportive, safety-focused work environment
Employee discounts on cell plans, vehicles, and more throughPerkSpot
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose, repair, andmaintainall 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
Identifyand report any unsafe conditions, defects, or repairs needed
Conduct road calls and provide on-site emergency service asrequired
Ensure all workcomplies withcompany 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’slicence(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 First Student:
First Student is North America’s leading provider of student transportation, serving over 460 locations across Canada and the United States. Our teamoperatesand 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.
As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships:
We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement:
We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.
Our people:
Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®
