POSITION: Trans- Mechanic - Casual

SITE: Transportation

HOURS: on call

JOB COMMENCES: ASAP

WAGE: AS PER UNION AGREEMENT

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, ABILITY AND SKILLS:

- Class 2 Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement preferred

- 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:

- 1. 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.

- 2. Perform preventative maintenance and make inspections of buses for proper working order and secure operation.

- 3. Order, stock and inventory parts and supplies as needed.

- 4. Maintain and keep current an inventory and accountability of parts, tools, supplies and equipment.

- 5. Use department funds in an economically responsible manner.

- 6. Directs, advises or assists other employees as appropriate.

- 7. Ensure shop organization,



cleanliness and safety.

- 8. Make recommendations on equipment replacement.

- 9. May be required to drive any bus route as assigned by the Transportation Manager.

Qualifications:

- 1. Automotive or Heavy-Duty Mechanic Certification

- 2. Commercial Transport Mechanic Certification

- 3. Commercial Inspection Certification

- 4. High school diploma

- 6. Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certification

- 7. Minimum of one-year related experience at the journeyman level.

- 8. Physical capability to perform the job duties

- 9. Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

- 10. Valid B.C. Class 2 driver's license with an Air Brake Endorsement preferred

- 11. Possess good computer skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

- 1. A willingness and ability to learn other tasks as required

- 2. Excellent human relation skills

- 3. High degree of initiative

- 4. Ability to work as a team player

- 5. Good judgement

- 6. Proactive and work well under pressure

- 7. Ability to set priorities and juggle multiple tasks concurrently

- 8. A professional attitude

The starting hourly rate of pay for this Transportation Mechanic position is $36.78 per hour.

The Quesnel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

📌 Transportation - Mechanic - Casual (Quesnel)
🏢 St. Clement's School
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