Transportation - Mechanic - Casual

POSITION: Trans- Mechanic - Casual SITE: Transportation HOURS: on call JOB COMMENCES: ASAP WAGE: AS PER UNION AGREEMENT Required Knowledge, Education, Ability And Skills

• Class 2 Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement preferred
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
• Personality and aptitude for working with students

Description Under the direction of the Transportation Manager repairs and maintains all School District buses; vehicles and equipment; and performs as a bus driver as needed. Be responsible for the day-to-day routine of the mechanics' shop.

Duties

• Diagnose problems, repair and perform general maintenance of all buses, equipment and vehicles including adjustment of engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulics, electrical systems, and clutches on gas and diesel equipment; tune up engines, ignitions parts, clean and adjust carburetors; perform minor body repair; respond to breakdowns.
• Perform preventative maintenance and make inspections of buses for proper working order and safe operation.
• Order, stock and inventory parts and supplies as needed.
• Maintain and keep current an inventory and accountability of parts, tools, supplies and equipment.
• Use department funds in an economically responsible manner.
• Directs, advises or assists other employees as appropriate.
• Ensure shop organization, cleanliness and safety.
• Make recommendations on equipment replacement.
• May be required to drive any bus route as assigned by the Transportation Manager.

Qualifications

• Automotive or Heavy-Duty Mechanic Certification
• Commercial Transport Mechanic Certification
• Commercial Inspection Certification
• High school diploma
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certification
• Minimum of one-year related experience at the journeyman level.
• Physical capability to perform the job duties
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Valid B.C. Class 2 driver's license with an Air Brake Endorsement preferred
• Possess good computer skills

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following

• A willingness and ability to learn other tasks as required
• Excellent human relation skills
• High degree of initiative
• Ability to work as a team player
• Good judgement
• Proactive and work well under pressure
• Ability to set priorities and juggle multiple tasks concurrently
• A professional attitude

The starting hourly rate of pay for this Transportation Mechanic position is $36.78 per hour.

The Quesnel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.