Apprentice Technician

First Student; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Apprentice Mechanic to join their team in Grande Prairie. This role is vital for ensuring the safety of students by maintaining and repairing school buses. You will work alongside experienced technicians, gaining valuable skills while contributing to a safe transportation environment. The company offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about mechanics and safety, this position is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Top hourly wages

Consistent year-round work

Excellent benefits package

Paid holidays & vacation

Ongoing company training

Opportunities for career advancement

Great work environment

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Previous gas or diesel vehicle repair experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repairs to ensure safety.
• Assist Journeyman Technicians with preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Maintain records of all maintenance work completed.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diesel engine repair

Gas vehicle repair

Good computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mechanic's tool set

Job description

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

As a Apprentice Mechanic at First Student, you will play an integral role in ensuring the safety of the children who count on us for a ride to and from school in those classic yellow buses.

First Student, the largest provider of student transportation in North America, is now hiring an Apprentice Mechanic (Level 1-4) for our Grande Prairie, AB location!

First Student is proud to offer:

1. Top hourly wages
2. Consistent year-round work
3. An excellent benefits package with full medical and dental plan and RRSP Program with company contribution
4. Paid holidays & vacation
5. Ongoing company training on state-of-the-art online system
6. Opportunities for career advancement
7. A great work environment!

Major Responsibilities:

1. Perform vehicle maintenance and repairs to ensure vehicles are safe for our customers.
2. Assist Journeyman Technicians with preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections and annual maintenance inspections.
3. Assist in accurately diagnosing and performing mechanical repairs including the repair of brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, transmission clutches and other repairs under direct supervision.
4. Ensure work orders are completed properly and accurately. Maintain records of all maintenance work completed including parts and supplies used.
5. Evaluate completed work prior to release and seek supervisor approval where required.
6. Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken.
7. Move vehicles safely between job and work area.
8. Assist with road calls and emergency services as necessary.
9. Adhere to First Student standards, policies, and procedures.
10. Perform other responsibilities as requested or required.

Qualifications:

1. Valid driver’s license required
2. Previous gas or diesel vehicle repair experience; school bus experience is helpful
3. Must have appropriate mechanic’s tool set.
4. Good computer skills.
5. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
6. Ability to work assigned shift.

First Student is a leading provider of school transportation services. We operate in 460 locations across the US and Canada, working with school districts to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation for five million students per school day. We employ more than 48,000 people and operate and maintain over 43,000 buses.

Apply today to join our team!

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.