Job Description

Permanent Journeyperson Mechanic - Transportation Services, Tisdale

The North East School Division, a progressive, thriving, community-based school division, is currently seeking a Full-Time Permanent (8 hours/day - 12 month) Journeyperson Mechanic in Tisdale with duties to commence as mutually agreed upon.

Hours of work will be Monday to Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Application deadline - Until a suitable candidate pool can be established.

The Journeyperson Mechanic provides the hands-on and technical expertise in the maintenance and repair of a variety of gasoline and diesel powered school buses and other school division vehicles.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Mechanic you will;

• Certify the safety and repair of vehicles within the fleet.
• Carry out the preventative maintenance program for all division-owned vehicles.
• Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on all fleet vehicles.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with parts inventory when required.
• Assist management with the continuous development and execution of the fleet maintenance plan.

Qualifications and Skills

• Grade 12 diploma from a provincially recognized institution or equivalent.
• Journeyperson mechanic certification or Level 2 Apprenticeship training.
• Current SGI certification for school bus inspections OR the ability to obtain certification.
• An understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements for the safe operation of both a fleet, and repair facility.
• Proficiency in the operation of computers, word processing, diagnostic applications and additional software used by the school division.
• Valid class 5 Driver's License.

Previous experience

• Experience in the maintenance of school buses would be considered an asset.
• Familiar with fleet management software would be considered an asset.

Benefits

• A great team to work with.
• Family/work life balance.
• Opportunities for developing and enhancing skills.
• Comprehensive medical and dental plans for employees and their families.
• Pension plan (9% contribution rate)

Pay Range: $26.78 - $47.38/hour depending on qualifications and experience. Increases as per the Teamsters Local Union No. 395. A signing bonus of $2,500 & a retention bonus of $2,500 (2 years) available for qualified journeyperson.