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.
Shop Manager - Airdrie, AB
Location: Airdrie, Alberta
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Shop Manager to lead our maintenance operations in Airdrie, AB. The Shop Manager will oversee all aspects of fleet maintenance, supervise shop staff, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role is critical to maintaining the reliability and safety of our school bus fleet and supporting our operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, schedule, and oversee all fleet maintenance activities.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues and coordinate repairs.
- Supervise and support shop staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and development.
- Communicate vehicle availability with dispatch and operations teams.
- Monitor and manage maintenance budgets, repair orders, and vendor invoices.
- Ensure compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and company policies.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Order parts, manage fuel inventory, and coordinate subcontracted repairs.
- Lead initiatives to improve shop efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- Ensure technicians are properly trained, equipped, and motivated.
- Oversee building and grounds maintenance as needed.
- Perform hands-on mechanical work when required.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification preferred.
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's Licence (Class 2 with S endorsement preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of mechanical supervisory experience, preferably in diesel engines and school bus or heavy-duty vehicle maintenance.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with computers and maintenance software.
Why Join First Student?
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- RRSP matching program
- Opportunities for growth and development
- A supportive team environment focused on safety and service excellence
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.®
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.
Shop Manager - Airdrie, AB
Location: Airdrie, Alberta
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Shop Manager to lead our maintenance operations in Airdrie, AB. The Shop Manager will oversee all aspects of fleet maintenance, supervise shop staff, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role is critical to maintaining the reliability and safety of our school bus fleet and supporting our operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, schedule, and oversee all fleet maintenance activities.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues and coordinate repairs.
- Supervise and support shop staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and development.
- Communicate vehicle availability with dispatch and operations teams.
- Monitor and manage maintenance budgets, repair orders, and vendor invoices.
- Ensure compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and company policies.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Order parts, manage fuel inventory, and coordinate subcontracted repairs.
- Lead initiatives to improve shop efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- Ensure technicians are properly trained, equipped, and motivated.
- Oversee building and grounds maintenance as needed.
- Perform hands-on mechanical work when required.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification preferred.
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's Licence (Class 2 with S endorsement preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of mechanical supervisory experience, preferably in diesel engines and school bus or heavy-duty vehicle maintenance.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with computers and maintenance software.
Why Join First Student?
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- RRSP matching program
- Opportunities for growth and development
- A supportive team environment focused on safety and service excellence
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.®