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Journeyperson Mechanic
@ Pacific Western Transportation
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Overview
SOUTHLAND is hiring a Journeyperson Mechanic to service and repair school buses, including ongoing maintenance, diagnostics, CVIP inspections and breakdown response, on a Monday to Friday day shift. The role includes field work on down buses and requires 2 to 5 years of related experience. Base pay is $39.17 per hour, with benefits after probation.
Pay:
$39.17 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Repair and maintain school buses
- Diagnose equipment problems
- Complete CVIP inspections
- Respond to breakdowns, including field work
- Complete repair documentation
Requirements summary:
- Journeyperson Ticket required
- 2 to 5 years of related experience
- Own hand tools
- Valid driver's licence (Class 2 or 3 an asset)
- Diesel engine exposure
- Fluent in written and spoken English
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyperson Ticket, CVIP |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Home office allowance |
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Pacific Western Transportation
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Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-held passenger transportation company in Canada
Full company description
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit. PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand. At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out. --------
- LinkedIn followers
- 6,670
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 164
- Reported office locations
- 221 18 St SE, 204, Calgary, Alberta Head Office, CA
- Business categories
- Transportation
- Other recorded names
- Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
- Specialties
- People Transportation
- Logistics
- Customer Service
- Safety
- Buses
- Transportation
- Employee Transportation
- Student Transportation
- Motorcoach Transportation
- Transit Transportation
- and Public Transit
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit. PWT’s varied operations are…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Truck Transportation |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1957 |
| Specialties | People TransportationLogisticsCustomer ServiceSafetyBusesTransportationEmployee TransportationStudent TransportationMotorcoach TransportationTransit Transportation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 111 |
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Journeyperson Mechanic
SOUTHLAND is currently seeking a Journeyperson Mechanic to join our team of maintenance professionals. This role is responsible for servicing/repairing SOUTHLAND school buses in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. This position is not confined to shop activities as the Mechanic may be required to perform field work on down buses. We offer personalized training, competitive wages, and a flexible schedule that allows for work-life balance. The shift for this position is Monday through Friday, day shift.
Duties
- Ongoing maintenance/repair of buses
- Diagnosing equipment problems
- CVIP Inspections
- Respond to breakdowns
- Spring and winter maintenance
- Complete all documentation associated with equipment repairs
- Work with shop management to maintain schedules and priorities
- Follow SOUTHLAND procedures and guidelines
Requirements
- Journeyperson Ticket
- Own hand tools
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- 2 – 5 years related experience
- Valid driver’s license (Class 2 or 3 considered an asset)
- CVIP (Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program) License considered an asset
- Exposure to working on diesel engines
- Analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to comprehend/operate diagnostic and manual measuring tools, including micrometers, brake drum gauge, Ohmmeters, and AVR (Amps, Volts & Resistors)
- Computer proficiency
Remuneration
- Base rate - $39.17 per hour; more experienced candidates may be considered at a higher hourly rate
- Bi-weekly pay period (every second Friday)
- Employee Benefits Plan (after 3-month probation)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings (RRSP) Plan (available after 12 months)
- Annual Tool and Boot Allowance - $750 (pro-rated from start date - available in last quarter of the year, and each subsequent year)
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