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About this Heavy Duty Mechanic role at First Student

First Student · Onsite · Saskatoon, SK

Heavy Duty Mechanic – Prince Albert, SK - 5000$ NEW HIRE BONUS

Location: First Student – Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift
New Hire Bonus: $5000

Relocation Bonus: $5000

First Student is hiring immediately for a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our Prince Albert maintenance team. We welcome applications from qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics across Saskatchewan. If you're currently located elsewhere in the province and are interested in relocating to Saskatoon, relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.


This is a great opportunity to work in a stable, year-round position with a company that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth. Plus, we’re offering a $5000 new hire bonus & $5000 relocation Bonus to qualified candidates who join our team.

Why Join First Student?

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Hourly wage of $39 - $50 per hour based on experience and certification (not flat-rate)

  • $5000 new hire bonus (conditions apply)

  • Relocation Assistance: Candidates relocating to the Saskatoon area for this position may be eligible to receive a $5,000 relocation bonus, 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

  • Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through our Perk Spot program

  • Support for Red Seal certification and apprenticeship advancement

What You’ll Do

  • Perform maintenance and repairs on school buses and commercial 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

Qualifications

  • 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

  • Commitment to safety and teamwork

Location

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

Apply today and take advantage of our $5000 new hire bonus

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.

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How this Mechanic salary compares

This role pays $92,560/yrabove the typical range for Mechanic roles.

$50,487 median $68,557 $92,508

Typical range $57,304–$80,080/yr, from 3,384 comparable Mechanic listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Mechanic salary insights →

About First Student

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 practi

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