Journeyperson Mechanic - Transportation Services, Tisdale

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.