Bus Mechanic CUPE (1.0 Perm) Maple Creek Bus Garage #4143

Chinook School Division No. 211; Maple Creek; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefit package

Employee pension plan

Positive work environment

Job summary

The Chinook School Division is hiring a Bus Mechanic for the Maple Creek Bus Garage. This permanent full-time role (40 hours weekly) requires a Journeyperson designation and a Class 1-5 license, with potential for 1A. Duties include servicing buses, safety inspections, and inventory control.

Salary ranges from $35.12 to $39.67 per hour, depending on experience. A criminal records check including a vulnerable sector search is required. Start date as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse team.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting capabilities.
• Good physical condition for shop and field work.
• Proficiency in computer/technical systems related to vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day servicing of buses and division vehicles.
• Conduct annual safety inspections of buses.
• Maintain garage cleanliness and organization.
• Wash and prepare division vehicles and spare buses for use.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure parts availability.
• Communicate effectively with transportation team and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Mechanical ability

Physical fitness

Technical skills

Education

Journeyperson’s designation

Class 1-5 driver’s license

Job description

Bus Mechanic

Permanent Full Time (40 hours per week)

Maple Creek Bus Garage

Competition #4143

CUPE

The Chinook School Division is proud to serve nearly 6,000 students in 62 schools, with over 1,000 collegial and student-centered teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located within Saskatchewan's great Southwest. Our Division is committed to our guiding principles; Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement. The Division affirms the right of all students and staff to be contributing members of a school community that is safe, caring and respectful of all people.

Chinook is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our schools and workplace as indicated in AP 176. Successful candidates are expected to:

• understand the importance of supporting a welcoming environment;
• present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity;
• identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity; and,
• take meaningful action.

Start Date: As soon as possible

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintain the garage in a clean, neat, and well-organized manner
• Clean and organize common areas in the garage
• Day-to-day servicing of buses and other school division owned vehicles
• Annual safety inspection of buses
• Wash and clean division vehicles, spare buses and route buses as required
• Pick up and deliver buses and other division vehicles as required
• Ensure spare buses are ready for their next use
• Manage appropriate inventory levels and ensure parts are in stock
• Maintain effective communications with the transportation team
• Deal tactfully with staff and the public
• Practice safe work habits at all times
• Promote the vision, mission, principles and goals of the Chinook School Division

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Hold and maintain a valid “Class 1-5” driver’s license, with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to obtain a 1A driver’s classification.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Journeyperson’s Designation.
• Experience in working on related vehicles.
• Strong mechanical ability with demonstrated capabilities in the area of troubleshooting.
• Good physical condition.
• Experience with gas and diesel engines is an asset.
• Proficiency in the use of required tools and equipment.
• Strong computer/technical skills.

BENEFITS:

• Employee benefit package
• Employee pension plan
• Positive work environment
• Pay range: Journeyperson: $35.12 - $39.67 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Successful applicants must agree to a criminal records check including a vulnerable sector search.