Mechanic - Journeyperson

POSTING: 4077060

JOB SUMMARY: An employee hired to perform skilled mechanical work. Cross-trade cooperation will be expected. The employee is responsible to the Manager of Operations or designate.

POSITION: PERMANENT

LOCATION: Cranbrook

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours/week

WAGE RATE: $35.01 as per CUPE 4165 Collective Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1. British Columbia Journeyperson Mechanic certification (Red Seal)

2. Class 2 Driver’s license with air endorsement or willing to obtain.

3. Minimum four years of experience in the mechanical trade or similar supervisory position.

4. Commercial Transport Mechanic Certification or willing to obtain.

5. Commercial Vehicle Inspection License or willing to obtain.

6. Some experience in welding and sheet metal fabrication would be an asset.

7. Computer skills would be an asset.

MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO:

1. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

2. Work under pressure, multi­task and meet deadlines.

3. Understand, keep current and apply guidelines, regulations, codes, and acts from various Ministries and/or enforcing agencies pertaining to the position.

4. Be self-directed and work independently and/or collegially in a team environment.

5. Work with disagreeable situations and adverse conditions from time to time.

6. Operate, maintain, and repair various specialized tools and equipment.

7. Solve problems related to the job.

8. Read and understand specialized and technical material related to the position.

9. Maintain confidentiality.

10. Develop work methods in agreement with the Director of Operations or designate for assigned tasks.

11. Perform the physical requirements of the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain district facilities.

2. Perform functions such as:

· Purchase supplies, parts, and equipment.

· Prepare budgets and manage inventory.

· Estimate and bill costs.

· Supervise staff to assist with assigned tasks.

3. Ensure employee compliance to all guidelines, codes, regulations and acts relating to the position.

4. Replace school bus drivers on short notice from time to time.

5. Be available on call when required.

6. Provide information to the Director of Operations or designate of potentially serious and/or dangerous situations.

7. Liaise with school district personnel, various Ministries, enforcing agencies, inspectors, and general contractors.

8. Maintain, clean, service, adjust or repair tools and equipment related to the position.

9. Perform other job-related duties.

All applications must be submitted through Make A Future to be considered for the position. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, certifications, and at least three (3) professional references, preferably from current supervisors. When applying for positions, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide details of their qualifications. Please include copies of all relevant certifications or diplomas.

The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. amanda.skene@sd5.bc.ca

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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