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

Chinook School Division #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 #211 in Maple Creek is seeking a qualified Bus Mechanic for the Maple Creek Bus Garage. This permanent full-time position involves day-to-day servicing of buses and vehicles, safety inspections, and inventory management to keep our fleet reliable.

Join a CUPE team committed to safety, diversity and positive relationships while maintaining high maintenance standards across our transportation operations.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 1-5 driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to obtain a 1A classification.
• Journeyperson’s designation.
• Experience with related vehicles.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability.
• Good physical condition.
• Experience with gas and diesel engines is an asset.
• Strong computer/technical skills.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical ability

Troubleshooting

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

Journeyperson’s Designation

Class 1-5 driver's license

Willingness to obtain 1A

Job description

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.

Bus Mechanic

Permanent Full Time (40 hours per week)

Maple Creek Bus Garage

Competition #4143

CUPE

Diversity and Inclusion

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.