Journeyman Mechanic

1 month ago

High River Alberta TL, Calgary region, Canada Foothills School Division Full time
Foothills School Division

Invite applications for:

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Situated in Aldersyde, Alberta

Foothills School Division’s Transportation Services department is responsible for the repair and maintenance of about a 100 school buses and other vehicles within the school division. Safety is our priority when supporting education through transportation of our precious cargo. The successful candidate will contribute to the ethos of safety through skill, training, professionalism and communication. The candidate must be willing to work in a high-pressure team environment in inclement weather conditions.

We honour the spirit, life, and lessons this land and its ancestors teach us. We acknowledge the traditional land and territories of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, Tsuut’ina, and Îyârhe Nakoda as well as the Foothills District and the Rocky View District within the Battle River Territory of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of Alberta.

Advantages working with Foothills School Division

When we asked our current team of mechanics what standouts out about working with the Division, this is what we heard:

Group Benefits - Our benefit plans and services cover the full spectrum of your health journey-general health, employee and family assistance and loss of life and disability benefits. As an additional perk, the Board pays for 100% of the benefit premiums - there is no cost to you

Work & Play Local - For those who reside in the Foothills and greater areas, you will have the opportunity to work and play in your own backyard.

Work/Life Balance - The hours of work are Monday through Friday between 7:00 - 5:00 p.m. No more shift work for those looking for something more predictable. This allows for more time doing the things you enjoy

Boot Allowance - We offer up to $300 per year for a boot allowance.

Strong Team Environment - We are a small team who prides ourselves on working closely together and helping each other achieve success

Getting Students to School Safely - Our work is pivotal in safely transporting our precious cargo to school and home each day.

The Role

The Journeyman Mechanic is responsible for the repairs and maintenance of school buses, other vehicles and equipment. The mechanic will have strong knowledge of vehicle and equipment repairs. Mechanics work independently with the responsibility of repairing vehicles and equipment in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Work assignments will be provided both verbally and in the form of written work orders. The Journeyman Mechanic will maintain a good working relationship with Bus Drivers and Transportation Services Department staff.

Qualifications

Hold a current Alberta/Canadian Heavy Equipment Technician’s Certificate (formerly known as a heavy-duty mechanic certificate) OR, alternatively, an Alberta/Canadian Automotive Service Technician’s certificate - Red Seal certification•

Hold a current Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) license in good standing

Hold a minimum , clean and current class 5 driver’s license, with a preference of a clean and current class 1 or 2 license with an airbrake or Q endorsement

Owns own hand tools / Tool Box

Computer literate, including email and diagnostic programs

Experience in a bus shop setting as a mechanic would be a distinct advantage

Organizational and communication skills (verbal and written) are essential

Interacts with other professionally using sensitivity, tact, diplomacy

Proven mechanical abilities in Hydraulics and electrical, including schematics and diagnostics

Highly flexible and able to work under pressure in a diverse working environment

Strong attention to detail

Working Conditions and Hours

The transportation facility is located in Aldersyde, Alberta

Hours of work: 8 hours a day Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am and 5pm. May have to work after hours on emergency call outs

May have to work outside in inclement weather, both indoors and outdoors

Personal Protective Equipment is required

Hazard associated with the trade

To Apply

Please upload your cover letter and resume. This competition will remain open until filled with applications being reviewed regularly. The first review will take place September 4, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Applications accepted via the internal website only.

We appreciate and consider all applications, but only those applicants selected

for further consideration will be contacted.

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