Job Description

Join a long-established school transportation provider in Rexdale, ON, as a Lead Fleet Mechanic (310T/310S) overseeing technicians and repairing school buses. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of fleet shop leadership, hands-on diesel repair experience, and diagnostic skills. Apply today for a steady Monday–Friday day shift, overtime opportunities, and health and retirement benefits.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair school bus engines, transmissions, steering, braking, suspension, cooling, electrical, and drivetrain systems.
• Supervise maintenance technicians and coordinate shop activities, including preventive maintenance and unscheduled vehicle repairs.
• Oversee and enforce company maintenance and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable provincial and local regulations.
• Manage the use of the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system to track maintenance work orders, service records, and parts inventory.
• Perform hands-on mechanical repairs and assist with preventive maintenance to maintain vehicle safety and reliability.
• Oversee shop parts inventory and coordinate maintenance planning, scheduling, and repair priorities.
• Work closely with drivers, route operations, and customer service teams to support fleet maintenance activities.

Qualifications:

• Valid Ontario 310T Truck and Coach Technician or 310S Automotive Service Technician certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of fleet supervisory experience in a diesel repair shop servicing medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on automotive, truck, or bus mechanical repair experience.
• Strong computerized diagnostic skills and experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.
• Knowledge of applicable commercial vehicle maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Computer proficiency, including experience with electronic maintenance management systems and work orders.
• Experience planning and scheduling daily, weekly, and monthly vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Supervisory experience with parts purchasing and budget management, along with strong judgment and decision-making skills.

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