Truck & Transport Mechanic
First Student
Truck & Transport Mechanic
First Student
Provides student transportation services for districts
First Student is now hiring a Truck & Transport (Red Seal) Mechanic – Fleet Maintenance
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Full-Time, Permanent
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: $38-$42/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, 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
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
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 team operates and 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.
Provides student transportation services for districts
First Student provides school bus transportation services across North America, operating a large fleet and handling millions of daily student rides. Its core offering is safe, reliable bus transportation for school districts, delivered through close partnerships with districts and highly trained drivers. The product works by coordinating scheduling, routing, and operations across a network of more than 48,000 vehicles in 42 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories to ensure students get to and from school each day. The company differentiates itself through strong district partnerships, responsiveness to changing district needs, a focus on safety and trained staff, and a scalable, organized operations model that can serve many districts efficiently. The goal is to support education by providing a dependable transportation solution that starts and ends each school day safely for every student.
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