Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools is looking for a skilled and motivated Journeyperson Mechanic to join our Transportation team. If you are an Automotive Service Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician who takes pride in quality workmanship and wants a stable Monday to Friday schedule, we'd love to hear from you.

As part of our Transportation team, you'll help keep our fleet of school buses safe, reliable, and ready to transport students every day. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive wages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.

What We Offer
Competitive wages (based on qualifications and experience)
Comprehensive benefits package
Monday to Friday work schedule
Excellent work-life balance
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunities for advancement
Employee recognition programs
Meaningful work that supports students and families throughout our school division

Key Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on a fleet of school buses
Complete Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) inspections
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and air brake systems
Respond to vehicle breakdowns and emergency repairs as required
Maintain accurate repair and maintenance records
Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with provincial regulations
Work collaboratively with the Transportation team to maintain fleet reliability

Qualifications
Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate
Valid CVIP Licence (or willingness to obtain)
Experience repairing medium- and heavy-duty vehicles is considered an asset
Valid driver's licence (Class 2 with S Endorsement is an asset or willingness to obtain)
Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
Own hand tools
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you are looking for a rewarding career where your skills help ensure students travel safely every day, we encourage you to apply.

Join Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Transportation and help keep our students moving safely.

Join us next Tuesday, August 11, for the first of our annual First Rider events.

First Rider is an event that introduces young children and their parents to school bus safety. This event is important for those taking the school bus for the first time.

There is no cost to attend. Parents and children can expect to spend approximately 45 minutes on site as our partners showcase school bus safety.

Welcome back, St. Patrick's Community School!

St. Pat's students returned to school with staggered entry over the next two days. We're excited for everyone to be together on Monday, August 10.

We're asking motorists to please be extra cautious in school zones. Watch for students, obey all speed limits, and stop for school buses. Thanks for helping us keep everyone safe!

With students and staff returning to St. Patrick's Community School tomorrow, we're asking motorists to drive with extra caution in school zones, especially in the Highland Green, Glendale, and Oriole Park neighbourhoods.

Thank you for helping keep our students and staff safe.

Wishing you and yours a safe and happy Heritage Day long weekend!

Just a reminder that our head office, Montfort Centre, will be closed on Monday. We look forward to serving you again on Tuesday, August 4.

Local Indigenous Elder Darryl Lickers, well known throughout our Division for the incredible work he does with the Indigenous Education Services - Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Team, staff, and students, was in the Town of Innisfail this afternoon to bring greetings and a blessing to officially open the 2026 Larry Bishop Memorial Cup - the Junior B Tier 1 provincial lacrosse championship. The tournament is being hosted by the Mavericks Lacrosse Club.

After welcoming the four competing teams, Darryl encouraged the players to play with heart while respecting each other, and the Creator's game.

The start of the school year for St. Patrick's Community School is right around the corner, and their school bus drivers are getting prepped.

We can't wait to welcome students, staff, and drivers back in one week!

You might recognize some of the faces from Our Lady of Victory Camp.

Over 500 youth are expected to take part this summer, and our students are blessed to travel to OLVC for faith retreats throughout the school year.

We're two weeks out from First Rider stop #1: Red Deer's St. Joseph High School, located at #110, 2700 67 Street.

First Rider is an event that introduces young children and their parents to school bus safety. This event is important for those taking the school bus for the first time.

Families can visit us any time between 3:00 - 7:00 pm, but should plan on spending approximately 45 minutes on site. Parents/guardians must accompany their child throughout this event.

Visit www.rdcrs.ca/transportation/first-rider for more information.

Kids' Summer Reading Club Prize #2 is now available at the Downtown, Dawe, and Timberlands Branches! Stop by with your Reading Rex Tracker to choose your prize!