Heavy Duty Technician

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.