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Heavy Duty Mechanic

@ Red Deer Catholic Regional Division No. 39

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Alberta

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Red Deer Catholic Regional Division No. 39 is hiring a full-time Heavy Duty Mechanic to repair and maintain its school bus fleet in the shop and in the field, including rural sites. The role requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician credential, Grade 12, and 2-5 years of related experience. The posting stays open until a suitable candidate is hired.

Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose and repair school buses in the shop and in the field
  • Complete repair documentation and sign off six-month government inspections
  • Maintain schedule compliance with shop management
  • Keep a clean and orderly work environment
  • Work with drivers and operations staff on reported problems

Requirements summary:

  • Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician credential
  • Grade 12 education
  • 2-5 years of related experience
  • Valid driver's licence, Class 2 preferred
  • WHMIS and Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program licence
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Tools & skills

micrometersbrake drum gaugeOHM meterscomputer diagnostic equipmenthand tools
Source and dates

Job-board feed · applytoeducation

Employer posting date
2026-10-26
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingWarehouse, Vehicle, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsJourneyman Heavy Duty Technician, WHMIS, Q Endorsement
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationTrade certificate (required), High school (required)
Fields of studyHeavy duty mechanics

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Job description

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools

(Please note this opportunity will be open until a suitable candidate is hired)

The incumbent is responsible for performing all assigned tasks in a safe, efficient and effective manner. Not to be confined to shop activities alone, the mechanic is also expected to do field repair work on down buses either within the city limits or in the rural areas.

Must work in accordance with OH&S Safety Regulations, Government Inspecting Standards and Division best practices. Must be able to work cooperatively with Operations Personnel, School Bus Drivers and fellow workers.

Specific Accountabilities:

- Adhere to the Division standards and processes in the completion of all documentation associated with equipment repairs.

- Works to ensure that goals related to efficiencies and daily operational needs are achieved.

- Follows procedures and guidelines as established by Red Deer Catholic School Division

- Complete and sign off government six-month inspections

- Works with shop management to maintain schedule compliance and priorities

- Diagnose equipment problems as reported by operations personnel (drivers, dispatch etc)

- Maintains a clean and orderly work environment on a daily basis

- Suggest areas where training is needed. Is prepared to attend selected training programs.

- Maintains positive and professional relationships with co-workers, drivers and operational staff

Standards of Performance

- Consistently able to perform tasks related to position

- Day to day job performance meets standards

- Exhibits strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

- Attendance - Reports on time, stay on job and no unexcused absences.

- Health and Safety Knowledge - Adheres to the Division & Government OH&S Rules and Regulations

- Able to work safely

Qualifications

Education:

- Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician

- Grade 12

- Mechanic courses an asset

Training:

- Valid Driver's license (Class 2 ideal however training will be provided)

- WHMIS

- Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program License

- Q Endorsement an asset

Experience:

- 2-5 years related experience

- Analytical and troubleshooting skills

- Ability to read, operate and comprehend diagnostic and manual measuring tools

- Micrometers

- Brake drum gauge

- OHM meters

Other Requirements:

- Must have hand tools to perform all tasks associated with position

- Must be able to read and comprehend parts and service manuals

- Exposure to computer diagnostic equipment

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In order to be considered for these positions, you must upload a current Resume and Cover Letter to the job posting you are applying to.

The Cover Letter and Resume must be a Microsoft Word or PDF file.

If you are having trouble applying to this posting, please contact Apply To Education at 1-877- 900- 5627 or [email protected]

For instructions on how to create a Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools account, please click this link:

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