Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic

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

• 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

Education:

• 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.

Experience

• 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.

SALARY AND APPLICATION DETAILS

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.

This job is classed under Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of cars, buses, and light and commercial transport trucks. They are employed by motor vehicle dealers, garages, truck and trailer dealerships, fleet maintenance companies, and service stations, automotive specialty shops, transportation companies and retail establishments which have automotive service shops. This unit group also includes mechanical repairers who perform major repairs and replacement of mechanical units on newly assembled motor vehicles. They are employed by motor vehicle manufacturing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

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