Description
Term:
Start Date: As soon as possible/As mutually agreed upon
End Date:
Tenure:
Permanent
Duties:
The Journeyman Mechanic or Apprentice/Transportation Technician shall perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned including but not restricted to the following:
Certify the safety of buses.
Assist in maintaining shop and grounds to be clean and safe.
Carry out a preventative maintenance program for all division-owned vehicles.
Do inventory of stock as required and recommend parts required for ordering
Assist in keeping equipment up-to-date to maintain buses and fleet vehicles.
Maintain a safe working environment that will satisfy all rules and regulations which govern its operation.
Handle all maintenance concerns regarding safe operation of buses or division vehicles.
Be prepared to meet emergency needs at times other than during regular hours.
Upgrade skills where required to ensure that proper maintenance procedures are used.
Conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to an educational institution that provides services to children.
Be willing to engage in lifelong learning with respect to training, in-service and courses of study.
Be able to temporarily fill in for the Foreman when needed.
Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by the Transportation Foreman.
Required Education, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:
A Grade 12 diploma from a provincially recognized institution or equivalent
Valid class 5 Driver's License
A Clean Criminal Record Check and drivers abstract
A Heavy duty Journeyperson's certification is preferred but will consider an apprentice
Related training such as courses in first aid, defensive driving, or heavy equipment operation would be considered an asset.
Previous experience in the operation of a school bus would be considered an asset.
Knowledge of highway and school bus legislation and regulations would be considered an asset
Current certification with SGI, Apply for School Buses
Experience in computer diagnosis would be considered an asset
Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures
Salary & Benefits:
Full benefit package
Employer matched defined benefit pension plan
Salary range: $37.32 per hour to $43.39 per hour
For Further information contact:
Andy Slater, Transportation Foreman
Phone: (306)434-8256
Email: andy.slater@secpsd.ca
The successful candidate will be subject to a clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in Administrative Procedure 400 Appendix: Criminal Record Checks.
Application Procedure:
Accepting online applications only.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
