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Apprentice Technician

First Student2 days ago
Saskatoon, SK
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Dental insurance coverage
Vision insurance coverage

About the role

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.

Apprentice Technician - Saskatoon, SK

Location: First Student, Saskatoon

  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Day or evening shifts available

Start your career with a leader in student transportation!

First Student is North America's largest provider of school bus services. We're currently looking for a motivated Apprentice Technician to join our Saskatoon maintenance team. If you're enrolled in or have recently completed a Heavy Duty or Automotive Technician program and want hands-on experience with a supportive team, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do:

  • Assist licensed technicians in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing school buses and other vehicles
  • Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, brake inspections, and tire rotations
  • Learn to use diagnostic tools and software
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed
  • Ensure safety standards and company procedures are followed

What you bring:

  • Enrollment in or recent completion of a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship program (Level 1 or higher)
  • Valid driver's license (Class 5); willingness to obtain Class 2 with S endorsement (we'll help!)
  • Strong interest in vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn

What we offer:

  • Competitive hourly wage and regular wage progression as you advance through your apprenticeship
  • Tool allowance and access to specialty tools
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, RRSP match)
  • Paid training and support to obtain your Class 2 license
  • Opportunities for advancement to Journeyman Technician roles
  • A clean, safe, and well-equipped shop environment

Apply today and grow your career with First Student!

We're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

About First Student

School and Employee Bus Services
10,000+

As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories.

What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?

Our partnerships: We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.

Our engagement: We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.

Our people: Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.

Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®