Heavy Duty Mechanic - $5,000 Sign on Bonus

First Student; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

ASE testing and training materials

Excellent benefits package including…

Company match RRSP

Job summary

First Student is hiring a Licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic for a full-time day shift in Canada. The role offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with a competitive hourly rate and a sign-on bonus, plus opportunities for ASE certification bonuses and career advancement across locations.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing school buses, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety and reliability for students. Benefits and training are provided to support growth.

Qualifications

• Mechanic license and years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education.
• Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Possession of a mechanic's tool set to complete all assigned duties.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
• Strong computer skills.
• Note: This position is subject to background check

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Skills

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Diagnostics

Brake inspections

Computer skills

Job description

First Student is now hiring a Licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic. - $1500 Sign on Bonus

Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full-time day shift

If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day - because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community.

While First Student is North America's leading school transportation provider-serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily-our focus here is local. You'll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.

Why Join First as a Mechanic?

• Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Hourly Rate: $39.88 per hour (NOT flat rate).
• Sign on Bonus: $5,000
• Bonus rate increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $1.75/hour more).
• Monday-Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work.
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and RRSP with company match.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

About The Heavy Duty Mechanic Position

As a Heavy Duty Mechanicwith First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.

Heavy Duty Mechanic key responsibilities include:

• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Diesel Technician Qualifications

• Mechanic license and years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience.
• Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Possession of a mechanic's tool set to complete all assigned duties.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
• Strong computer skills.
• Note: This position is subject to background check

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying day shift schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.

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.