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Heavy Equipment Technician
@ First Canada ULC
Rimbey, Alberta
Overview
First Student is hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician for its shop in Rimbey, AB, on a full-time Monday to Friday day shift. The technician maintains and repairs school buses, covering brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmissions. The posting states an hourly rate of $42, a $5,000 new hire bonus, and benefits including medical, dental, vision and RRSP with company match.
Pay:
$42 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair school bus systems including brakes, engines, suspensions and transmissions
- Perform preventive maintenance, safety inspections and annual inspections
- Complete work orders accurately
- Assist with mobile emergency repair services
Requirements summary:
- 310T licence and diesel or automotive repair experience, or equivalent technical school training
- Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver's licence
- Own mechanic's tool set
- Willingness to pursue ASE School Bus certification
- Strong computer skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | 310T, ASE School Bus Series |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Diesel mechanics, Automotive technology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
First Canada ULC
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 154 |
First Student is now hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician for our shop serving Rimbey, AB - 5000$ NEW HIRE BONUS
Hours/Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full-time day shift
If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day—because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community.
While First Student is North America’s leading school transportation provider—serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily—our focus hereis local. You’ll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.
Why Join First as a Mechanic?
Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Hourly Rate: $42 per hour (NOT flat rate) +
5000$ NEW HIRE BONUS
Bonus rate increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more).
Monday–Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work.
Company-paid ASE testing and training materials.
Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and RRSP with company match.
Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
Paid holidays and vacation time.
Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses.
Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
About the Technician Position
As a Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
Technician key responsibilities include:
Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.
Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
Complete work orders accurately.
Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.
Heavy Equipment TechnicianQualifications
310T license and years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience.
Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
Valid driver’s license required.
Possession of a mechanic’s tool set to complete all assigned duties.
Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
Strong computer skills.
Note: This position is subject to background check
Apply today and take advantage of our $5000 new hire bonus
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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