Description
Invite applications for:
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Situated in Aldersyde, Alberta
Foothills School Division’s Transportation Services department is responsible for the repair and maintenance of about a 100 school buses and other vehicles within the school division. Safety is our priority when supporting education through transportation of our precious cargo. The successful candidate will contribute to the ethos of safety through skill, training, professionalism and communication. The candidate must be willing to work in a high-pressure team environment in inclement weather conditions.
We honour the spirit, life, and lessons this land and its ancestors teach us. We acknowledge the traditional land and territories of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, Tsuut’ina, and Îyârhe Nakoda as well as the Foothills District and the Rocky View District within the Battle River Territory of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of Alberta.
Advantages working with Foothills School Division
When we asked our current team of mechanics what standouts out about working with the Division, this is what we heard:
Group Benefits - Our benefit plans and services cover the full spectrum of your health journey-general health, employee and family assistance and loss of life and disability benefits. As an additional perk, the Board pays for 100% of the benefit premiums - there is no cost to you!
Work & Play Local - For those who reside in the Foothills and greater areas, you will have the opportunity to work and play in your own backyard.
Work/Life Balance - The hours of work are Monday through Friday between 7:00 - 5:00 p.m. No more shift work for those looking for something more predictable. This allows for more time doing the things you enjoy !
Boot Allowance - We offer up to $300 per year for a boot allowance.
Strong Team Environment - We are a small team who prides ourselves on working closely together and helping each other achieve success!
Getting Students to School Safely - Our work is pivotal in safely transporting our precious cargo to school and home each day.
The Role
The Journeyman Mechanic is responsible for the repairs and maintenance of school buses, other vehicles and equipment. The mechanic will have strong knowledge of vehicle and equipment repairs. Mechanics work independently with the responsibility of repairing vehicles and equipment in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Work assignments will be provided both verbally and in the form of written work orders. The Journeyman Mechanic will maintain a good working relationship with Bus Drivers and Transportation Services Department staff.
Qualifications
Hold a current Alberta/Canadian Heavy Equipment Technician’s Certificate (formerly known as a heavy-duty mechanic certificate) OR, alternatively, an Alberta/Canadian Automotive Service Technician’s certificate - Red Seal certification•
Hold a current Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) license in good standing
Hold a minimum , clean and current class 5 driver’s license, with a preference of a clean and current class 1 or 2 license with an airbrake or Q endorsement
Owns own hand tools / Tool Box
Computer literate, including email and diagnostic programs
Experience in a bus shop setting as a mechanic would be a distinct advantage
Organizational and communication skills (verbal and written) are essential
Interacts with other professionally using sensitivity, tact, diplomacy
Proven mechanical abilities in Hydraulics and electrical, including schematics and diagnostics
Highly flexible and able to work under pressure in a diverse working environment
Strong attention to detail
Working Conditions and Hours
The transportation facility is located in Aldersyde, Alberta
Hours of work: 8 hours a day Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am and 5pm. May have to work after hours on emergency call outs
May have to work outside in inclement weather, both indoors and outdoors
Personal Protective Equipment is required
Hazard associated with the trade
To Apply
Please upload your cover letter and resume. This competition will remain open until filled with applications being reviewed regularly. The first review will take place September 4, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Applications accepted via the internal website only.
We appreciate and consider all applications, but only those applicants selected
for further consideration will be contacted.
