Permanent full-time (7.5 hrs per day) Mechanic

Job Description

Job title: Permanent full-time (7.5 hrs per day) Mechanic

Company: Prairie Valley School Division

Job description: Job Purpose: The Mechanic position is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair and rescue of school buses and other fleet vehicles, working as part of the Transportation team to provide safe, efficient and reliable transportation services to students and schools.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 3 years related experience
• Thorough working knowledge of the mechanical and electrical systems for various makes and models of buses
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and technical manuals
• Current knowledge of industry best practices and use of technology
• Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, particularly other mechanics and bus drivers and to establish effective working relationships at all levels in the organization
• Strength and stamina required to work with heavy equipment and work in cramped or awkward positions
• Knowledge of regulations and guidelines of governing bodies regarding repairs, inspection, maintenance and safety

Qualifications:

• Journeyman Mechanic status.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a busy mechanic shop and in field service.
• Experience working with school buses is a definite asset.
• Valid Saskatchewan Driver’s License.

Working Conditions:

• As per Conditions of Employment (non-union)
• 37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year
• Commencing as soon as possible
• Salary range: $37.22 – $43.55 per hour
• Ability to perform physical labour on a sustained basis, including lifting heavy objects, installing tires and other heavy parts up to 80 lb. regularly and more if required
• Some travel within the school division is required, in adverse conditions

For the full job description, please click . For details of the position, please contact Sheldon Ward, Fleet Manager, at 306-949-6356 or by email sheldon.ward@pvsd.ca.Application Procedure:

• Posting will remain open until suitable candidate has been hired. Interested applicants should submit their application online at

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Selection Procedure: We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.Prairie Valley School Division supports the principles of a representative work force and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Location: Grenfell, SK

Job date: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:05:53 GMT