Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic

School District No. 47 (qathet); Powell River; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

School District No. 47(qathet) is seeking a temporary Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic to join our team. The role is 37.5 hours weekly for 12 months, with supervision by the Manager of Health and Safety / Transportation.

The position involves diagnosis, maintenance and repair of district vehicles and equipment, and may include directing helpers as needed. Qualifications include Red Seal Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanic, BC Inspector's certificate, BC Class 2 license with air

Qualifications

• Must have journeyman level skill in maintenance and repair of school district vehicles and equipment.
• Experience with gasoline and diesel engines is required.
• Strong diagnostic and repair abilities for heavy duty mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed weekly/monthly/yearly maintenance schedules for district equipment.
• Maintain preventative maintenance records for district mechanical equipment.
• Ensure equipment is maintained to standards set by the Board and regulatory authorities.
• Perform duties related to the heavy duty trade.
• Operate a school bus transporting students safely and efficiently.
• Perform other duties within the scope of knowledge and abilities.

Education

High school graduation

Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Mechanic certification (Red Seal)

BC Motor Vehicle Inspector’s certificate

Class 2 BC Drivers License with air endorsement

First Aid Certification

Job description

School District No. 47(qathet)

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 ia a temporary position until return of the incumbent, further notice, or June 30, 2027. The position will begin as soon as available.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

For further information regarding this position, please contact the Manager of Health and Safety / Transportation, Lisa McMurray, at [phone].

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.