JOB SUMMARY: An employee hired to perform a multitude of tasks and duties related to the organization and operation of the transportation departments. The employee is responsible to the Director of Operations or designate.

POSITION: PERMANENT

LOCATION: Cranbrook

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours/week

WAGE RATE: $38.02 as per CUPE 4165 Collective Agreement

Qualifications Required

- British Columbia Journeyperson Mechanic certification (Red Seal)
- Class 2 Driver's license with air endorsement or willing to obtain.
- Minimum four years of experience in the mechanical trade or similar supervisory position.
- Commercial Transport Mechanic Certification or willing to obtain.
- Commercial Vehicle Inspection License or willing to obtain.
- Some experience in welding and sheet metal fabrication would be an asset.
- Computer skills would be an asset.

Must Have The Ability To

- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines.
- Understand, keep current and apply guidelines, regulations, codes, and acts from various Ministries and/or enforcing agencies pertaining to the position.
- Be self-directed and work independently and/or collegially in a team setting.
- Work with disagreeable situations and adverse conditions from time to time.
- Operate, maintain, and repair various specialized tools and equipment.
- Solve problems related to the job.
- Read and understand specialized and technical material related to the position.
- Maintain confidentiality.




- Develop work methods in agreement with the Director of Operations or designate for assigned tasks.
- Perform the physical requirements of the job.

Responsibilities And Duties

- Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain district facilities.
- Perform functions such as:
- Purchase supplies, parts, and equipment.
- Prepare budgets and manage inventory.
- Estimate and bill costs.
- Supervise staff to assist with assigned tasks.
- Ensure employee compliance to all guidelines, codes, regulations and acts relating to the position.
- Replace school bus drivers on short notice from time to time.
- Be available on call when required.
- Provide information to the Director of Operations or designate of potentially serious and/or dangerous situations.
- Liaise with school district personnel, various Ministries, enforcing agencies, inspectors, and general contractors.
- Maintain, clean, service, adjust or repair tools and equipment related to the position.
- Responsible for scheduling and coordination of work.
- Implements and compiles, maintains maintenance program records and reports.
- Responsible for the organization and operation of the district’s transportation departments.
- Perform other job-related duties.

The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. [email protected]

📌 Mechanic Foreperson (Cranbrook)
🏢 School District 5 Southeast Kootenay
📍 Cranbrook