Journeyperson Mechanic/Bus Driver
Journeyperson Mechanic/Bus Driver
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Job Description
Applications are being accepted for the position of:
FULL-TIME JOURNEYPERSON MECHANIC / BUS DRIVER
The Journeyperson Mechanic/Bus Driver performs mechanical work to all school district vehicles and equipment as directed as well as professional bus driving services to the Transportation Department following established methods and procedures.
DUTIES:
- This position includes all duties of the Regular Bus Driver job description #12.
- Diagnoses problems maintains and repairs school buses and other district vehicles such as trucks vans tractors lifts as well as grounds equipment such as lawn mowers weed-eaters chainsaws etc.
- Uses independent judgment as to the method of performing the work after receiving verbal or written instructions.
- Conducts regular inspections and maintenance of school buses and commercial vehicles; maintains records as part of a preventative maintenance program.
- Schedules required repairs appropriately.
- On occasion prepares purchase requisitions and orders required parts as per Transportation Department guidelines.
- Assists in the assessment design and estimating of projects. Reads and interprets drawings and specifications determines material requirements lays out projects and reports on work in progress as required.
- Assists other employees as appropriate.
- Utilizes Fleet Maintenance software and other software related to the trade.
- May on occasion be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Grade 12 Diploma or academic equivalent.
- Valid BC Provincial/Interprovincial Red Seal Trades Certificate as a Heavy Duty Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Mechanic.
- Current Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate.
- Valid BC Class 1 or 2 Drivers Licence with an Air Brake Endorsement and clean Drivers Abstract.
- Minimum of two years related experience at the journeyperson level.
- WHMIS training.
- Physically capable of performing the job duties.
For additional information regarding this position please contact the Transportation Manager at(ext. 275) or email .
Applications must include a cover letter resume copies of required certificates along with three work- related references with permission to contact. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until filled and can be emailed to or dropped off at:
Cowichan Valley School District 79
2557 Beverly Street Duncan BC V9L 2X3
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
