Posted 19 days ago
Apprentice Mechanic
@ Pacific Western Transportation
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
Pacific Western Transportation is hiring a full-time Apprentice Mechanic in Saskatoon, at 2nd, 3rd or 4th year level, to maintain and repair buses. The role includes diagnosing faults, responding to breakdowns and seasonal maintenance. Pay is $31.50 to $40.50 per hour by apprenticeship year, with benefits after a 3-month probation and some overtime and weekend availability required.
Pay:
$31.50–$40.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Ongoing maintenance and repair of buses
- Diagnose equipment problems and respond to breakdowns
- Spring and winter maintenance
- Complete repair documentation and maintain schedules with shop management
Requirements summary:
- Registered Apprentice Mechanic (Automotive or Heavy Duty), 2nd to 4th year
- Clear criminal record
- Own hand tools
- Valid driver's licence (Class 2A ideal)
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Some overtime and weekend availability
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Registered Apprentice Mechanic |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| 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 | 120 |
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Description
Apprentice Mechanic 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Year
Does the idea of work-life balance sound appealing? Are you searching for a career with a growing company that puts its people first? SOUTHLAND Transportation may have the opportunity youve been looking for!
SOUTHLAND Transportation has a current opening for an Apprentice Mechanic (Automotive or Heavy Duty) to join our operation in Saskatoon 2nd, 3rd and 4th Year levels considered. We offer personalized training, a comprehensive benefits plan, and flexibility within your personal life.
Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND
Competitive hourly wage: 2nd Year - $31.50, 3rd Year - $36.00, 4th Year - $40.50
Employee Benefits Plan (after 3-month probation)
Rewarding and positive work environment
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity for advancement
Employee recognition programs
Annual tool and boot allowance (pro-rated from start date - available in the last quarter of the year and each subsequent year)
Key Responsibilities
Ongoing maintenance/repair of buses
Diagnose equipment problems
Respond to breakdowns
Spring and winter maintenance
Complete all documentation associated with equipment repairs
Work with shop management to maintain schedules and priorities
Follow SOUTHLAND procedures and guidelines
Requirements
Registered Apprentice Mechanic (Automotive or Heavy Duty); 2nd, 3rd and 4th Year levels considered
Clear criminal record
Own hand tools
Valid drivers license (Class 2A ideal)
Fluent in written and spoken English
Analytical and troubleshooting skills
Computer proficiency
Some overtime/weekend availability is required based on business needs
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