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Lead Hand – Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic

@ Express Employment Professionals

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

$45/hrFull-timeContract5+ years experience
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Overview

Express Employment Professionals is hiring for a Lead Hand Red Seal Truck & Transport Mechanic on behalf of a client in Halifax, NS. The role is hands-on, covering diagnostics, repairs and preventative maintenance on buses, coaches and support vehicles, plus mentoring and guiding other technicians. The posting states a rate of $45.00 per hour, a $5,000 signing bonus, and on-call and overtime work.

Pay:

$45 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose and repair buses, coaches and support vehicles
  • Perform diesel engine repairs and preventative maintenance
  • Mentor and train mechanics and apprentices
  • Review completed work for quality and regulatory standards
  • Assist with parts requirements and inventory

Requirements summary:

  • Red Seal Truck & Transport Mechanic certification required
  • 5-10 years progressive truck and transport experience
  • Strong diagnostic and electrical skills
  • Experience mentoring or teaching technicians
  • Class 2 or Class 3 licence with air brake endorsement is an asset

Tools & skills

diesel engine diagnostic equipmenthand tools

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage

Employer posting date
2026-10-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-29
Source record updated
2026-10-29

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleovertime
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRed Seal Truck & Transport Mechanic, Class 2, Class 3, air brake endorsement
Driver’s licencerequired
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus, Home office allowance

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Full company description

Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.

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189,455
People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
Other recorded names
  • Express Employment International Headquarters
  • Express Employment International
Specialties
  • professional
  • administrative
  • commercial
  • employment
  • jobs
  • staffing
  • personnel
  • career
  • hiring
  • workforce
  • placement
  • temporary
  • human resources
  • skilled trades
  • direct hire
  • light industrial
  • and office services
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Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersOklahoma City, OK
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1983
Specialtiesprofessionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce
Open jobs on Jobsy342
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Job description

Job description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Hand – Red Seal Truck & Transport Mechanic to join their maintenance team in Halifax, NS.

This is a hands-on Lead Hand position for an experienced mechanic who enjoys working with tools while providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support to other technicians.

The successful candidate will be a strong technician with excellent diagnostic and electrical skills, a solid background in Truck & Transport mechanics, and the ability to teach, mentor, and inspire a team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform hands-on mechanical repairs, maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
  • Diagnose, repair, and maintain buses, coaches, support vehicles, and related equipment.
  • Perform complex troubleshooting and assist other technicians with difficult repairs.
  • Use strong diagnostic and electrical skills to identify and resolve mechanical issues.
  • Perform diesel engine repairs and maintenance.
  • Complete preventative maintenance and required inspections.
  • Ensure repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
  • Work alongside other technicians as a senior working mechanic.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to other mechanics.
  • Mentor, teach, and train new employees and apprentices.
  • Share technical knowledge, best practices, and safe work procedures.
  • Help coordinate day-to-day work and maintenance priorities.
  • Lead by example and promote teamwork, communication, and a positive work environment.
  • Encourage and reinforce safe work practices and company procedures.
  • Review completed work to ensure repairs meet quality and regulatory standards.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and maintenance activities.
  • Assist with parts requirements and inventory control.
  • Participate in meetings, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with emergency breakdowns and after-hours support when required.

What We're Looking For

  • Red Seal Truck & Transport Mechanic certification – required.
  • 5-10 years of progressive Truck & Transport mechanical experience.
  • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, electrical knowledge, solid diesel engine knowledge, preventative maintenance and inspection, etc.
  • Strong hands-on mechanical ability and comfortable working with tools regularly.
  • Experience working with buses, coaches, commercial vehicles, or fleet equipment is an asset.
  • Strong Truck & Transport experience is highly valued.
  • Previous experience mentoring, teaching, or guiding apprentices and technicians.
  • Ability to inspire, motivate, and support a team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Valid driver's license. Class 2 or Class 3 license with air brake endorsement is an asset.
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

  • Pay: CA$45.00 per hour
  • $5,000 signing bonus
  • $1,000 boot/tool allowance
  • Group health insurance benefits
  • 4% RRSP matching program
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • On-call premiums
  • Overtimes
  • Paid Time off

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Red Seal Truck & Transport Mechanic who wants to take the next step in their career while remaining actively involved in the mechanical work.

If you are someone who enjoys working with tools, solving complex mechanical problems, sharing your knowledge, and helping other technicians develop their skills, this Lead Hand opportunity could be a great fit.

How to Apply

If you are a Red Seal Truck & Transport Mechanic with strong diagnostic and electrical skills and a passion for mentoring and teaching others, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume for consideration.

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Work Location: In person

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