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) - Signing Bonus: $2,500 Location: Rimbey, AB Company: First Student Canada Type: Full-Time Signing Bonus: $2,500 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 MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential. FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence
