Heavy Duty Mechanic – Prince Albert, SK - $5,000 sign on bonus

First Student; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision

RRSP matching

Paid vacation

Boot allowance

Training & development

Red Seal support

Perk Spot discounts

Job summary

First Student in Prince Albert, SK is hiring a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our maintenance team. You will perform maintenance and repairs on school buses and transit vehicles, diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, and ensuring brakes, suspensions and transmissions are in top condition.

We offer $39-$50 per hour based on experience and certification, plus a $5,000 new hire bonus and a $5,000 relocation bonus for eligible candidates relocating to Prince Albert.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Red Seal) or equivalent experience.
• Experience with diesel engines, school buses or transit vehicles is preferred.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on school buses and transit 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.

Skills

Red Seal certification

Diesel engines experience

Basic tool set

Safety teamwork

Education

Red Seal HD

Tools

Basic tool set

Job description

Heavy Duty Mechanic – Prince Albert, SK $39-$50/hour + $5,000 New Hire Bonus + $5,000 Relocation Bonus First Student is hiring immediately in Prince Albert! Are you a Heavy Duty Mechanic looking for steady, year-round work close to home? Join our Prince Albert maintenance team and become part of a local crew that keeps school buses and transit vehicles safely on the road. We’re looking for qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics in Prince Albert and throughout Saskatchewan. If you’re currently living elsewhere in Saskatchewan and are considering a move to Prince Albert, eligible candidates may qualify for a $5,000 relocation bonus.

Why Work with First Student?

We offer more than just a competitive hourly wage. You’ll have the opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that puts safety, teamwork, training, and professional growth first.

$39-$50/hour, based on experience and certification — not flat-rate $5,000 new hire bonus — conditions apply. $5,000 relocation bonus for eligible candidates relocating to the Prince Albert area — subject to Company policy and eligibility requirements.

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
• Support for Red Seal certification and apprenticeship advancement
• Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through our Perk Spot program

Stable, year-round employment

What You'll Do

As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, you’ll help keep our fleet safe, reliable, and ready for the road.

• Perform maintenance and repairs on school buses and transit 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
• Work as part of a safety-focused maintenance team

What We're Looking For

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
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• A reliable, professional approach to your work

Work in Prince Albert

Prince Albert offers the opportunity to build a career while enjoying life in a Saskatchewan community. Whether you already call Prince Albert home or you’re considering relocating from elsewhere in the province, this is an opportunity to join an established local maintenance team with the stability and support of a large organization.

Saskatchewan-wide applicants are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.

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, Maggie’s Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation, creating and implementing advanced training and technology across the transportation industry. Join the Prince Albert team and be part of the people who keep our community moving safely.

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