Overview
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Director of Transportation, the Certified Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the River East Transcona School Division vehicles in a safe operating mechanical condition.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Maintenance and professional up-keep of vehicles in a safe manner.
o Certifies his/her work done on the required six-month inspection report, School Bus Inspection Certificate.
o Addresses all necessary concerns as reported by bus drivers.
o Explains to drivers the correct operation of mechanical equipment as directed.
o Completes and maintains proper forms/records and material tags.
o Signs dealer’s forms for authorized recall in-house repairs.
o Keep shop and work area in a clean, safe work environment.
o Works in a safe manner that will not endanger fellow employees.
o Takes care as not to waste materials by troubleshooting and identifying problems.
· Attends in-services and workshops put on by the Division and Department of Education.
o Attends in-service to keep up with safety, buses and bus drivers concerns such as defensive driving.
o Attends seminars and workshops to keep up with changing technology such as engine and brake repairs.
o Instructs fellow workers in new or updated procedures if they did not attend or miss seminars/workshops.
· Drive School Buses.
o Drives school buses on road tests.
o Drives school buses into Transportation after breakdowns on road and making emergency repairs.
o Drives school buses to fill absent driver’s shifts as required.
· Other – Performs other assigned comparable duties which are within the scope of knowledge, skills and abilities required.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
Qualifications
-High school graduation certificate or equivalent training/experience
-Province of Manitoba or Inter-provincial Certificate of Qualification Journeyman Mechanic, Motor Vehicle Mechanic.
-Experience in repairs on heavy vehicle or school buses preferred.
-Valid driver's license.
-School Bus Class 2 Certificate or be able to obtain one.
-Must respect confidentiality of work.
Skills and abilities
-Ability to work under minimal supervision.
-Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
-Ability to recognize and practice safety.
-Ability to communicate in a pleasant, courteous, and effective manner.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Physical demands:
-Equipment used: ability to use and be capable of using all necessary equipment in the repair and maintenance of vehicles. --Must be able to drive division vehicles.
-Mainly shop work, greasy, and heavy lifting at times. May be required to do mechanical work outside garage.
-Physically able to lift up to 22 kgs (50 lbs) and operate related equipment.
-Sufficient vision and hearing to perform related job duties.
Working conditions:
-Exposure to noise
-Works closely and frequently with fellow mechanics, stock clerk and bus drivers. Has contact with maintenance staff, suppler and interface with other school division mechanics. When required to drive a bus will have contact with students, paraprofessionals, teachers, and principals.
Deadline for applications: Open until filled – 2:00 p.m.
Salary range: As per CUPE Local 796, $32.80 - $34.18 per hour