Transportation - Mechanic - temporary

1 day ago

Quesnel British Columbia, Canada Quesnel School District #28 Full time

POSITION: Trans- Mechanic - temporary
SITE: Transportation
HOURS: 40 hrs/wk
JOB COMMENCES: ASAP until June 25, 2027, or earlier depending on the return of the incumbent.
WAGE: AS PER UNION AGREEMENT
Required Knowledge, Education, Ability And Skills

  • Class 2 Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement
  • Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
  • Personality and aptitude for working with students

Description
Under the direction of the Transportation Manager repairs and maintains all School District buses; vehicles and equipment; and performs as a bus driver as needed. Be responsible for the day-to-day routine of the mechanics' shop.

Duties

  • Diagnose problems, repair and perform general maintenance of all buses, equipment and vehicles including adjustment of engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulics, electrical systems, and clutches on gas and diesel equipment; tune up engines, ignitions parts, clean and adjust carburetors; perform minor body repair; respond to breakdowns.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and make inspections of buses for proper working order and safe operation.
  • Order, stock and inventory parts and supplies as needed.
  • Maintain and keep current an inventory and accountability of parts, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Use department funds in an economically responsible manner.
  • Directs, advises or assists other employees as appropriate.
  • Ensure shop organization, cleanliness and safety.
  • Make recommendations on equipment replacement.
  • Drive any bus route that may be required as assigned by the Transportation Manager.

Qualifications

  • Automotive or Heavy-Duty Mechanic Certification
  • Commercial Transport Mechanic Certification
  • Commercial Inspection Certification
  • High school diploma
  • Work Hazardous Materials Information Certification (WHIMIS)
  • Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certification
  • Minimum of one year related experience at the journeyman level.
  • Physical capability to perform the job duties
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
  • Valid B.C. Class 2 driver's license with an Air Brake Endorsement
  • Possess good computer skills

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following

  • A willingness and ability to learn other tasks as required
  • Excellent human relation skills
  • High degree of initiative
  • Ability to work as a team player
  • Good judgement
  • Proactive and work well under pressure
  • Ability to set priorities and juggle multiple tasks concurrently
  • A professional attitude

The starting hourly rate of pay for this Transportation Mechanic position is $36.78 per hour. All continuing positions receive a competitive benefits package and pension.

The Quesnel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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