First Student is now hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician for our shop serving Rimbey, AB Hours/Schedule: Monday

Friday, Full-time day shift If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Our team keeps students protected and on time every daybecause behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community.

While First Student is North Americas leading school transportation providerserving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys dailyour focus hereis local.

Youll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.

Why Join First as a Mechanic? Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.

Hourly Rate: $36.91 per hour (NOT flat rate).

Bonus rate increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more).

Monday

Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work.

Company-paid ASE testing and training materials.

Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and RRSP with company match.

Career

Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada! Paid holidays and vacation time.

Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses.

Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the Perk

Spot program.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

About the Technician Position As a Technician with First Student,



you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.

Technician key responsibilities include: Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.

Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.

Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.

Complete work orders accurately.

Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Heavy Equipment Technician Qualifications 310T license and years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience.

Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Valid drivers license required.

Possession of a mechanics tool set to complete all assigned duties.

Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).

Strong computer skills.

Note: This position is subject to background check Take the wheel and drive your career forwardwith First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying day shift schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.

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 Equipment Technician (Rimbey)
🏢 First Student Shared Services
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