The Chinook School Division is proud to serve nearly 6,000 students in 62 schools, with over 1,000 collegial and student-centered teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located within Saskatchewan's great Southwest. Our Division is committed to our guiding principles; Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement. The Division affirms the right of all students and staff to be contributing members of a school community that is safe, caring and respectful of all people.

Journeyperson Bus Mechanic

Permanent Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Shaunavon Bus Garage

Competition #4166 / SEIU

Support for Diversity and Inclusion

Chinook Is Committed To Supporting Diversity And Inclusion In Our Schools And Workplace As Indicated In AP 176. Successful Candidates Are Expected To

- understand the importance of supporting a welcoming environment;
- present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity;
- identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity; and,
- take meaningful action.

Duties And Responsibilities

- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Maintain the garage in a clean, neat, and well-organized manner
- Clean and organize common areas in the garage
- Day-to-day servicing of buses and other school division owned vehicles
- Annual safety inspection of buses
- Wash and clean division vehicles, spare buses and route buses as required




- Pick up and deliver buses and other division vehicles as required
- Ensure spare buses are ready for their next use
- Manage appropriate inventory levels and ensure parts are in stock
- Maintain effective communications with the transportation team
- Deal tactfully with staff and the public
- Practice safe work habits at all times
- Promote the vision, mission, principles and goals of the Chinook School Division

Education, Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

- Hold and maintain a valid “Class 1-5” driver’s license, with a clean driving record.
- Willingness to obtain a 1A driver’s classification.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Journeyperson’s Designation.
- Experience in working on related vehicles.
- Strong mechanical ability with demonstrated capabilities in the area of troubleshooting.
- Good physical condition.
- Experience with gas and diesel engines is an asset.
- Proficiency in the use of required tools and equipment.
- Solid computer/technical skills.

Benefits

- Employee benefit package
- Employee pension plan
- Positive work environment
- Pay range: Journeyperson: $35.25 - $39.57 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Successful applicants must agree to a criminal records check including a vulnerable sector search.

For more information please contact Derek Larson, Shop Supervisor, (phone hidden) ext. 3234.

📌 Journeyperson Bus Mechanic (Canada)
🏢 Chinook School Division #211
📍 Canada