Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic
Expected salary range
$39.73 / h
Job status
Location
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Job Description
About the role
qathet School District is seeking a temporary Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic to join our team. This position is 37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year.
Under the supervision of the Manager of Health and Safety / Transportation, or delegate, the Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic performs skilled work at the journeyperson level in the maintenance and repair of School District vehicles and equipment. The position also requires the flexibility and skills to perform tasks outside of the designated trade as required.
Work is performed under general supervision, with the employee exercising independent judgment in determining appropriate methods for diagnosing, maintaining and repairing School District vehicles and equipment. The position may also provide direction to helpers and instruction or guidance to other employees as required.
This is a unionized CUPE Local 476 position. It offers an hourly wage rate of $39.73 per hour. This is a temporary position until return of the incumbent, further notice, or June 30, 2027. The position will begin as soon as available.
Application closing date: Open Until Filled.
For further information regarding this position, please contact the Manager of Health and Safety / Transportation, Lisa McMurray, at .
Responsibilities
- Provide detailed weekly/monthly/yearly work schedules for the maintenance of District equipment.
- Recommend, manage and maintain records for a preventative maintenance program for the mechanical equipment of the District which includes school buses, small vehicles, mowing equipment, school generator set and miscellaneous mechanical equipment.
- Ensure that this equipment is maintained to a standard acceptable to the Board and any regulatory authority having jurisdiction.
- Performs duties related to the trade.
- Operates a school bus transporting students in a safe and efficient manner.
- Perform other assigned comparable duties which are within the scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position.
Requirements
- High school graduation.
- Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Mechanic certification (Red Seal).
- B.C. Motor Vehicle Inspector's certificate.
- Class 2 B.C. Drivers License with air endorsement.
- First Aid Certification.
- Minimum 5 years experience working on the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines.
- Minimum 4 years current experience with modern electronics and computer software applications for use on heavy duty mobile equipment.
- Four years experience as a journeyman in a commercial or industrial setting.
- Six months Bus Driving experience.
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qathet School District
Temporary mechanic position: 37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year, at $39.73 per hour.
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