Technician I (Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic)
Top Benefits
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.
Technician I (Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic) - Prince George, BC
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift
About the Role
Join First Student as an Apprentice Technician and start your career in vehicle maintenance with a team that values safety, development, and teamwork. You'll work alongside experienced technicians to maintain and repair school buses, gaining hands-on experience and support toward your certification.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage (non-flat rate)
- Paid training and support for Red Seal certification
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, RRSP match
- Annual boot and safety glasses allowance
- Paid vacation and statutory holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more
Responsibilities
- Assist in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, brake inspections, and tire services
- Document work orders and maintenance records
- Support mobile service calls when needed
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Qualifications
- Enrollment in or completion of a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician apprenticeship program
- Basic mechanical knowledge and interest in vehicle maintenance
- Ability to lift heavy parts and work in a physically demanding environment
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Valid Canadian driver's license with a clean driving record
Apply Today
Start your journey with First Student and grow your career in a supportive and safety-focused environment.
About First Student
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.®
Technician I (Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic)
Top Benefits
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.
Technician I (Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic) - Prince George, BC
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift
About the Role
Join First Student as an Apprentice Technician and start your career in vehicle maintenance with a team that values safety, development, and teamwork. You'll work alongside experienced technicians to maintain and repair school buses, gaining hands-on experience and support toward your certification.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage (non-flat rate)
- Paid training and support for Red Seal certification
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, RRSP match
- Annual boot and safety glasses allowance
- Paid vacation and statutory holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more
Responsibilities
- Assist in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, brake inspections, and tire services
- Document work orders and maintenance records
- Support mobile service calls when needed
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Qualifications
- Enrollment in or completion of a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician apprenticeship program
- Basic mechanical knowledge and interest in vehicle maintenance
- Ability to lift heavy parts and work in a physically demanding environment
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Valid Canadian driver's license with a clean driving record
Apply Today
Start your journey with First Student and grow your career in a supportive and safety-focused environment.
About First Student
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.®