Mechanic Foreperson

School District 5 Southeast Kootenay; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 108,941,000 - 108,947,000; Full time

Job summary

School District 5 Southeast Kootenay in Cranbrook is seeking a Permanent Mechanic/ Supervisor to oversee the transportation department operations. The role requires leadership to manage maintenance, scheduling, budgeting, and liaison with ministries and contractors.

Flexible to on-call duties and urgent assignments. Requirements include BC Red Seal, Class 2 CDL with air endorsement or willingness to obtain, 4+ years in mechanical trades or supervisory roles, and CV Inspection license or

Qualifications

• BC Journeyperson Mechanic certification (Red Seal).
• Class 2 driver’s license with air endorsement or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum four years of experience in the mechanical trade or similar supervisory position.
• Commercial Transport Mechanic Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Commercial Vehicle Inspection License or willingness to obtain.
• Some experience in welding and sheet metal fabrication would be an asset.
• Computer skills would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain district facilities.
• Purchase supplies, parts, and equipment.
• Prepare budgets and manage inventory.
• Estimate and bill costs.
• Supervise staff to assist with assigned tasks.
• Ensure employee compliance to all guidelines, codes, regulations and acts relating to the position.
• Replace school bus drivers on short notice from time to time.
• Be available on call when required.
• Provide information to the Director of Operations or designate of potentially serious and/or dangerous situations.
• Liaise with school district personnel, various Ministries, enforcing agencies, inspectors, and general contractors.
• Maintain, clean, service, adjust or repair tools and equipment related to the position.
• Responsible for scheduling and coordination of work.
• Implements and compiles, maintains maintenance program records and reports.
• Responsible for the organization and operation of the district’s transportation departments.

Skills

BC Red Seal

Class 2 CDL

4+ years experience

Commercial Transport Mec

CV Inspection License

Welding / Sheet metal

Computer skills

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: An employee hired to perform a multitude of tasks and duties related to the organization and operation of the transportation departments. The employee is responsible to the Director of Operations or designate.

POSITION: PERMANENT

LOCATION: Cranbrook

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours/week

WAGE RATE: $38.02 as per CUPE 4165 Collective Agreement

Qualifications Required

• British Columbia Journeyperson Mechanic certification (Red Seal)
• Class 2 Driver's license with air endorsement or willing to obtain.
• Minimum four years of experience in the mechanical trade or similar supervisory position.
• Commercial Transport Mechanic Certification or willing to obtain.
• Commercial Vehicle Inspection License or willing to obtain.
• Some experience in welding and sheet metal fabrication would be an asset.
• Computer skills would be an asset.

Must Have The Ability To

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Understand, keep current and apply guidelines, regulations, codes, and acts from various Ministries and/or enforcing agencies pertaining to the position.
• Be self-directed and work independently and/or collegially in a team environment.
• Work with disagreeable situations and adverse conditions from time to time.
• Operate, maintain, and repair various specialized tools and equipment.
• Solve problems related to the job.
• Read and understand specialized and technical material related to the position.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Develop work methods in agreement with the Director of Operations or designate for assigned tasks.
• Perform the physical requirements of the job.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain district facilities.
• 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.
• Ensure employee compliance to all guidelines, codes, regulations and acts relating to the position.
• Replace school bus drivers on short notice from time to time.
• Be available on call when required.
• Provide information to the Director of Operations or designate of potentially serious and/or dangerous situations.
• Liaise with school district personnel, various Ministries, enforcing agencies, inspectors, and general contractors.
• Maintain, clean, service, adjust or repair tools and equipment related to the position.
• Responsible for scheduling and coordination of work.
• Implements and compiles, maintains maintenance program records and reports.
• Responsible for the organization and operation of the district’s transportation departments.
• Perform other job-related duties.

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. [e-mail]