Shop Manager

　　Location2 East Lake Circle Airdrie, Alberta T4A 2K1 CAPhone NumberCategoriesMaintenance Management & SupervisoryReq IDJR987 Shop Manager (Open)

　　First for a reason

　　First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

　　First Student, the largest provider of student transportation in North America, is now hiring a Red Seal Commercial Transport or Heavy-Duty On-Road Fleet Mechanic!

　　First Student is proud to offer:

　　Hourly wages based on experience and qualifications!

　　Consistent full-time, year-round work

　　An excellent benefits package with full medical and dental plans and RRSP Program with company contribution

　　Paid holidays & vacation

　　Ongoing company training on state-of-the-art online system

　　Opportunities for career advancement

　　A great work environment!

　　Major Responsibilities:

　　Diagnose and perform accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repair under minimal supervision. Repairs include brakes, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.

　　Remove, overhaul and reinstall mechanical components with minimal supervision.

　　Lead preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections and annual maintenance inspections.

　　Ensure work orders are completed properly and accurately. Maintain records of all maintenance work completed including parts and supplies used.

　　Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken.

　　Evaluate completed work prior to release and seek approval where required.

　　Lead road calls and emergency services as necessary.

　　Adhere to First Student and First Transit's standards, policies and procedures.

　　Moves vehicles safely between job and work area.

　　Perform other responsibilities as requested or required.

　　Qualifications:

　　Red Seal in Commercial Transport and or Heavy Duty On-Road.

　　Valid driver’s license required.

　　Must have appropriate mechanic’s tool set.

　　Advanced problem-solving ability.

　　Advanced computer skills.

　　Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

　　Ability to work assigned shift.