New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

Position Summary: Are you a seasoned mechanic or an aspiring apprentice with a passion for both traditional and cutting-edge technologies? As a Heavy Duty Bus and Coach Mechanic at New Flyer, you will be integral to maintaining and repairing our diverse fleet. Your role will ensure that our buses, from diesel engines to electric drivetrains, operate at their best.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive Wages.
• A continuous learning environment.
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth time since the competition was established in 2007.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Diagnosing and Repairing Diesel Engines: Apply your expertise to troubleshoot and repair diesel engines. Perform both minor and major overhauls to keep our engines running efficiently.
• Drive Line Component Maintenance: Remove, repair, and replace crucial drive line components such as transmissions, drive shafts, and differentials.
• Engine and Body Accessory Repairs: Maintain and repair essential engine and body accessories, including heating and air conditioning systems, alternators, generators, voltage regulators, and suspension components.
• Braking System Inspection: Conduct thorough inspections and repairs of braking systems to maintain the safety and effectiveness of our fleet.
• Electrical Systems Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair electrical systems and components, ensuring all systems function correctly and efficiently.
• Seating, Steering, and Glass Installations: Assisting to perform installations and repairs of seating, steering components, and glass, ensuring comfort and functionality for passengers.
• Electric Bus Maintenance: Work on electric buses, including maintaining and inspecting high-voltage systems, battery packs, and electric drivetrains.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Technical Expertise: A minimum of five (5) years work experience with diesel engines, driveline components, and electrical systems. Familiarity with electric vehicle maintenance is a plus.
• Tool Proficiency: Proficiency with diagnostic devices (e.g., DDEC and ATEC readers), A/C recovery and charging equipment, and shop tools (e.g., hydraulic presses, pullers, manometers, tachometers, decelerometers, VOA instruments, dial indicators, micrometers, reamers, hones, vacuum and compression pumps, brake lathes, and other power tools) is highly valued.
• Certification: Additional certifications related to electric vehicles or advanced diagnostics are beneficial.
• Experience in Fabrication and Machining (Optional): Skills in welding, machining, or fabrication are a plus. Including the ability to utilize these skills to address unique repair needs and contribute to custom modifications as required.
• Safety and Precision: Strong understanding of safety practices and effective use of personal protective equipment. Ability to handle high-voltage systems and complex electronic components safely.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and organizational skills.

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.arbocsv.com, and www.carfaircomposites.com.

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates' request.