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

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

Qualifications

- Automotive or Heavy-Duty Mechanic Certification
- Commercial Transport Mechanic Certification
- Commercial Inspection Certification
- High school diploma
- 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 preferred
- Possess positive 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. The Quesnel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

📌 Transportation - Mechanic - Casual (Quesnel)
🏢 Quesnel School District #28
📍 Quesnel