Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic
- Powell River, BC, Canada
It offers an hourly wage rate of $39.73 per hour. · Internship
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- It offers an hourly wage rate of $39.73 per hour.
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- Working hours
- 37.5 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Temporary External Posting C26272745
HEAVY DUTY / COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC (3.12)
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.
Duties And Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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.
Interested applicants are asked to apply via email to . Please provide a cover letter, resume, contact information for three supervisory references, and copies of relevant certifications.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
For further information regarding this position, please contact the Manager of Health and Safety / Transportation, Lisa McMurray, at (604) 414-2605.
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We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
qathet School District is committed to equity and diversity, and a staff team that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly face discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or religion; persons with physical and/or mental disabilities; and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities.
HEAVY DUTY / COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC (3.12)
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.
Duties And 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.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- 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.
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.
Interested applicants are asked to apply via email to . Please provide a cover letter, resume, contact information for three supervisory references, and copies of relevant certifications.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
For further information regarding this position, please contact the Manager of Health and Safety / Transportation, Lisa McMurray, at (604) 414-2605.
View The Full Job Description Here
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
qathet School District is committed to equity and diversity, and a staff team that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly face discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or religion; persons with physical and/or mental disabilities; and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan and maintain schedules and records for preventive maintenance of district vehicles and equipment, including buses, small vehicles, mowing equipment, and generators. Diagnose, maintain, and repair equipment to required standards, operate a school bus safely, and provide guidance to helpers or other employees as needed.
Requirements
Requirements include high school graduation, Red Seal Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Mechanic certification, a B.C. Motor Vehicle Inspector's certificate, a Class 2 B.C. driver's licence with air endorsement, and First Aid certification. Candidates must have at least five years repairing and maintaining gasoline and diesel engines, four years of current experience with modern electronics and software for heavy-duty mobile equipment, four years as a journeyperson in a commercial or industrial setting, and six months of bus-driving experience.
Skills
- Commercial Transport Mechanics
- Vehicle Diagnostics
- Vehicle Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Gasoline Engine Repair
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Electronics
- School Bus Operation
- Work Scheduling
- Maintenance Recordkeeping
- Motor Vehicle Inspection
- First Aid
- Team Guidance
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Hiring contact
Lisa McMurray
Categories
- Trades
- Transportation
- Engineering
- Education
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Commercial Transport Mechanic
- Red Seal Certification
- B.C. Motor Vehicle Inspector's Certificate
- Class 2 B.C. Driver's Licence
- Air Endorsement
- First Aid Certification
- Gasoline Engines
- Diesel Engines
- Modern Electronics
- Heavy-Duty Mobile Equipment
- School Buses
- Small Vehicles
- Mowing Equipment
- Generator Sets
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vehicle Diagnostics
- Vehicle Repair
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Maintenance Records
- Journeyperson
- Bus Driving
- Transportation
- School District