Term Tradesperson Apprentice - Mechanic (MBG)
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Tradesperson Apprentice Mechanic
Middleton Bus Garage
Term position effective July 2 2025-July 30 2026
Rate of Pay: As per CUPE Collective Agreement
Closing Date for Applications: Midnight June 20 2025
Terms and conditions of employment including wages are in accordance withthe Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876.
Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor the Mechanic will be responsible for completing major bus maintenance checks and repairs to diesel engines transmissions drive trains suspension systems brakes exhaust systems electrical and auxiliary equipment etc.
Responsibilities will include:
- Responsibility for identifying repair and or replacement needs
- Performing repairs and preventive maintenance within the Laws of the Province of Nova Scotia
- Experience in repairs and operations of school buses including but not limited to repair of diesel engines airbrakes power train transmissions fuel systems cooling systems steering electrical suspension systems welding tasks as well as preventative maintenance tasks including oil changes and grease jobs
- Experience with engine transmission brakes and diagnostic computer software required
- Broad knowledge of safety procedures and practices required
- Ensuring completion of projects in accordance with trade standards
- Keep a clean safe work area
The successful candidate will be team-oriented and positive and should have the following abilities and qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal skills including conflict resolution
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Motor Vehicle Repair (Truck and Transport) Apprenticeship License required
- A Class 2B license with air brake endorsement required
- Three years experience in trade preferred
Qualified applicants from within the CUPE Bargaining Unit Local 3876 will be considered first. Should there be no qualified candidate from within the Bargaining Unit new applicants will be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Type
Hourly
