Posted 5 days ago
Apprentice Automotive Mechanic - 2nd or 3rd Year
@ Pacific Western Transportation
Alberta
Overview
Pacific Western Transportation is hiring a 2nd or 3rd year Apprentice Automotive Mechanic for full-time Monday to Friday work maintaining school buses and fleet vehicles. The role offers paid training and mentorship, a $750 annual tool and boot allowance, and pay of $25.20 per hour in 2nd year and $28.80 in 3rd year.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with inspection, maintenance and repair of school buses and fleet vehicles
- Learn diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques
- Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections
- Contribute to a safety-focused team
Requirements summary:
- Registered Apprentice Mechanic, 2nd or 3rd year
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Valid driver's licence and clear criminal record
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
- Own hand tools
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Registered Apprentice Mechanic, Valid driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Pacific Western Transportation
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Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-held passenger transportation company in Canada
Full company description
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit. PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand. At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out. --------
- LinkedIn followers
- 6,670
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 164
- Reported office locations
- 221 18 St SE, 204, Calgary, Alberta Head Office, CA
- Business categories
- Transportation
- Other recorded names
- Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
- Specialties
- People Transportation
- Logistics
- Customer Service
- Safety
- Buses
- Transportation
- Employee Transportation
- Student Transportation
- Motorcoach Transportation
- Transit Transportation
- and Public Transit
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit. PWT’s varied operations are…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Truck Transportation |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1957 |
| Specialties | People TransportationLogisticsCustomer ServiceSafetyBusesTransportationEmployee TransportationStudent TransportationMotorcoach TransportationTransit Transportation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 111 |
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Earn, Learn, and Build Your Trade Career with Us
Are you motivated, mechanically inclined, and ready to build a rewarding career in the trades? Prairie Bus Lines is currently looking for an Apprentice Automotive Mechanic (2nd or 3rd Year) to join our team and gain hands-on experience working alongside skilled Journeypersons in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive wages ($25.20 - 2nd Year, $28.80 - 3rd Year) and apprenticeship support
- Tool and boot allowance - $750 annually
- Monday through Friday schedule
- Paid training and mentorship from experienced professionals
- Career advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Stable, year-round work with a respected Alberta employer
What You'll Do
- Assist with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of school buses and fleet vehicles
- Learn diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques from experienced mechanics
- Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections
- Use the latest tools and technology to develop your skills
- Contribute to a team that values safety, quality, and continuous learning
What We're Looking For
- Registered Apprentice Mechanic (2nd or 3rd Year)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Commitment to workplace safety
- Valid driver's licence
- Clear criminal record
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required
- Own hand tools
We're not just hiring an apprentice - we're investing in the next generation of skilled trades professionals. If you're looking for a place to grow your career, challenge yourself, and work with a great team, we'd love to hear from you!
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