Technician

First Student; Summer Village of Parkland Beach; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student is seeking a Licensed Journeyman Technician to ensure the safety of school transportation. The role includes performing vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting, offering a competitive hourly rate and benefits. Join a diverse team committed to the community and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health benefits package

RRSP with company matching

Paid vacations

Annual allowances for boots and safety glasses

Discounts on cell phone plans and more

State-of-the-art training programs

Qualifications

• Experience with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to obtain required licenses.

Responsibilities

• Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.
• Completing work orders.
• Assisting with mobile emergency services.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diesel engine maintenance

Diagnostic skills

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 includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation, creating and implementing the most advanced training and technology in the transportation industry.

First Student is hiring immediately for a Licensed Journeyman Technician for our shop serving Rimbey, AB!

As a Licensed Technician at First Student, you will play an integral role in ensuring the safety of the children who rely on us for transportation in those classic yellow buses.

Why join First as a Mechanic?

In addition to a health benefits package, RRSP with company matching, paid vacations, paid holidays, and growth opportunities, we offer our technicians:

• $42 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (not flat-rate)
• ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (training materials and exams paid for!)
• Monday-Friday daytime full-time shift
• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
• State-of-the-art training programs
• Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!

About First Student’s Mechanic Position

Our technicians perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of newer vehicles is safe for road travel. They use diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing repair. Your daily tasks include:

• Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions
• Completing work orders
• Assisting with mobile emergency services

Mechanics and technicians are subject to background checks.

You might be a fit if:

• You want to work in a role that impacts your community
• You have experience with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
• You possess a valid driver’s license and are willing to obtain any required licenses (training provided)
• You have a mechanic’s tool set
• You are interested in growing, learning, and developing your skills through ASE testing

We encourage applications from candidates who:

• Do not have a college degree
• Have military experience
• Are returning to the workforce
• Are seeking hourly (not flat-rate) positions

Get your career on the road with First Student! Apply today to join our team!

We value a culture where all people are First. We strive for diversity and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. First is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process; please let us know if you require any.