Heavy Duty Technician (Mechanic)

First Student Shared Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Canada is seeking a Heavy Duty Technician to join their maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing a fleet of school buses and vehicles to ensure safe transport for students. Candidates should have journeyperson certification, experience with commercial vehicles, and strong troubleshooting skills. Join a supportive and safety-focused work environment with competitive wages and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP matching program

Paid vacation and holidays

Opportunities for advancement and training

Qualifications

• Experience working on buses, trucks, or commercial vehicles.
• Valid driver's license (Class 5 required; Class 2 or 3 an asset).
• Familiarity with safety regulations and inspection standards in Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on school buses and fleet vehicles.
• Conduct safety inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostic tools.

Skills

Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyperson certification in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Red Seal

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.

Heavy Duty Technician (Mechanic)

Location: GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB

Company: First Student Canada

Type: Full-Time

About the Role

First Student is looking for a skilled Heavy Duty Technician to join our maintenance team in Rimbey. You'll be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing our fleet of school buses and other vehicles to ensure safe and reliable transportation for students.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on school buses and fleet vehicles (brakes, suspension, steering, electrical, etc.)
• Conduct safety inspections and preventative maintenance
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostic tools
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and inspections
• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal safety standards
• Collaborate with the shop manager and other technicians to prioritize work orders
• Respond to road calls and emergency repairs when needed

Qualifications

• Journeyperson certification in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Red Seal preferred
• Experience working on buses, trucks, or commercial vehicles
• Valid driver's license (Class 5 required; Class 2 or 3 an asset)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Familiarity with safety regulations and inspection standards in Alberta

Why Join First Student?

• Competitive hourly wage
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP matching program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement and training
• Supportive and safety-focused work environment