Posted 8 days ago
Heavy Duty Technician
@ First Student
Airdrie, Alberta
Overview
First Student is hiring a Heavy Duty Technician for its Airdrie, Alberta shop on a full-time Monday to Friday day shift. The role maintains and repairs school buses, covering brakes, engines, drivetrains, suspension, transmissions and safety inspections. The posting offers $43.64 per hour, up to $2.00 more with ASE School Bus certifications, plus paid holidays, vacation and benefits.
Pay:
$43.64 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues
- Perform brake repairs and inspections
- Complete engine tune-ups and drivetrain repairs
- Conduct preventive maintenance and CVIP inspections
- Complete work orders and support mobile repairs
Requirements summary:
- Heavy duty mechanical experience
- Brake, engine and drivetrain repair skills
- ASE School Bus certifications preferred
- Commitment to safety and quality
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | ASE School Bus |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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Caring for students is our first priority.
Full company description
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.®
- LinkedIn followers
- 87,915
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 17,995
- Reported office locations
- 191 Rosa Parks St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, US
- Business categories
- Transportation
- Other recorded names
- First Student
- Specialties
- Full Turn-key Contracting
- Global Positioning Systems
- Route Optimization with First Planning Solutions
- Management Services
- Bus Maintenance
- Pre-owned Bus Sales
- School Bus Rentals
- School Bus Driver
- CDL Driver
- Electric School Buses
- Fleet Electrification
- Infrastructure
- EV School Buses
- Consulting
- Training
- Safety
- and Improving Student's Transportation Experience
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | School and Employee Bus Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Full Turn-key ContractingGlobal Positioning SystemsRoute Optimization with First Planning SolutionsManagement ServicesBus MaintenancePre-owned Bus SalesSchool Bus RentalsSchool Bus DriverCDL DriverElectric School Buses |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 162 |
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Heavy Duty Technician
Airdrie, Alberta | Full-Time | Monday-Friday Day Shift
Keep Airdrie Moving. Build a Career That Matters.
First Student is looking for a skilled Heavy Duty Technician to join our team in Airdrie, Alberta. Every day, thousands of local students rely on our buses to get safely to and from school. Behind every reliable bus is a dedicated technician who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of safety, quality, and community service.
As one of Alberta's fastest-growing communities, Airdrie is home to hardworking families, strong neighborhoods, and a spirit of collaboration that reflects the values of our local team. When you join our shop, you're not just maintaining vehicles. You're helping ensure students across
Airdrie and the surrounding area arrive safely, giving parents peace of mind and supporting the community we call home.
While First Student is North America's leading provider of school transportation, our Airdrie location operates with a close-knit, team-focused culture where every employee's contribution is valued.
Why Join Our Airdrie Team?
Competitive Compensation
- $43.64 per hour (not flat rate).
- Additional wage increases available through ASE School Bus certifications, up to $2.00 more per hour.
Work-Life Balance
- Monday-Friday day shift schedule.
- Consistent, year-round work.
- Paid holidays and vacation time.
Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- RRSP program with company matching contributions.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Annual boot allowance.
- Annual prescription safety glasses allowance.
- Employee discounts through the Perk Spot program, including savings on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more.
Career Growth Opportunities
Whether you want to become a senior technician, shop leader, maintenance supervisor, or move into broader operational leadership, First Student provides opportunities for advancement across more than 540 locations throughout Canada and the United States.
What You'll Do
As a Heavy Duty Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring our fleet remains safe, reliable, and ready to serve the students and families who depend on us every day.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining vehicles to the highest safety and operational standards.
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical issues.
- Performing brake repairs and brake inspections.
- Completing engine tune-ups and drivetrain repairs.
- Repairing and maintaining suspension systems and transmission components.
- Conducting preventive maintenance services (PMs).
- Performing safety inspections and annual maintenance inspections. (CVIP's)
- Completing work orders accurately and efficiently.
- Supporting emergency and mobile repair services when required.
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.
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