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Red Seal Lead Hand Truck & Transport Mechanic
@ WORKFORCE
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Overview
WORKFORCE is hiring a Red Seal Lead Hand Truck & Transport Mechanic in Halifax, NS, for a commercial transportation operator with a modern fleet across Eastern Canada. The role is full-time: senior hands-on heavy repair and diagnostics on trucks, coaches and buses, plus shop leadership and mentoring of apprentices. It pays $45.00 per hour with a $5,000 signing bonus, with on-call premiums and overtime opportunities.
Pay:
$45 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform complex diagnostics and heavy repairs on commercial vehicles and buses
- Guide daily shop workflow and mentor apprentices
- Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance to provincial standards
- Coordinate parts inventory and support after-hours breakdown calls
Requirements summary:
- Active Red Seal Truck & Transport Mechanic certification (310T)
- 5+ years heavy-duty truck, coach or bus repair experience
- Valid driver's licence, Class 2 or 3 with Air Brake endorsement an asset
- Leadership and task prioritization skills
- Electrical, hydraulic and computerized diagnostic skills
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Benefits mentioned
Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistance
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal Truck & Transport Mechanic (310T), Class 2 or Class 3 with Air Brake endorsement |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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Job description
Lead Hand Mechanic – Red Seal Truck & Transport
Location: Halifax, Nova ScotiaCompensation: $45.00 / hour + $5,000 Signing Bonus
Total Rewards: Boot & Tool Allowance ($1,000) | 4% RRSP Match | Comprehensive Health & Dental | Relocation Support | On-Call Premiums
About the Opportunity
We are recruiting a Lead Hand – Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic on behalf of a premier commercial transportation operator in Halifax, NS. Operating a top-tier, modern fleet across Eastern Canada, our client continues to expand its scheduled, charter, and specialized transit divisions.As the Lead Hand Mechanic, you will serve as the senior working technician in the shop. You will blend hands-on diagnostics and heavy repair work with daily operational leadership—guiding shop floor priorities, mentoring apprentices, and ensuring peak fleet reliability and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership: Perform complex diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, and heavy mechanical repairs on heavy-duty commercial transport vehicles, buses, and support equipment.
- Shop Coordination & Mentorship: Guide day-to-day workflow, assist technicians with complex repairs, and coach apprentices on industry best practices and safe work protocols.
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance in accordance with provincial commercial vehicle standards; ensure all repair documentation is accurate and complete.
- Operational Readiness: Coordinate with parts inventory, assist with shop process improvements, and support occasional emergency after-hours breakdown calls as part of a scheduled rotation.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Certification: Active Red Seal Truck & Transport Mechanic license (310T or provincial equivalent).
- Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license (Class 2 or Class 3 with Air Brake / 'Z' endorsement considered a strong asset).
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive heavy-duty truck, coach, or bus mechanical repair experience.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to organize workflow, prioritize tasks under operational deadlines, and mentor junior technicians or apprentices.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong electrical, hydraulic, and computerized diagnostic skills on modern diesel and fleet platforms.
Compensation & Benefits Package
- Base Rate: $45.00 / hour + On-Call Premiums & Overtime opportunities.
- Incentives: $5,000 Signing Bonus + $1,000 Annual Boot/Tool Allowance.
- Retirement: Group RRSP with up to 4% employer matching.
- Health Coverage: Full Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance + Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Relocation: Financial relocation assistance available for qualified candidates moving to the Halifax region.
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