Permanent Full-Time Transportation Technician Apprentice - Estevan Bus Garage (OOS)

South East Cornerstone Public School division is seeking a permanent full-time Transportation Technician Apprentice for our Estevan Bus Garage location. Reporting directly to the Transportation Foreman, the successful incumbent of this position will carry out the day to day maintenance of bus and fleet vehicles and shall ensure that all are safe and reliable.

Term

Start Date: As soon as possible/As mutually agreed upon

End Date: N/A

Tenure

Permanent

Duties

The Transportation Technician Apprentice shall perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned including but not restricted to the following:

• Certify the safety of buses.
• Assist in maintaining shop and grounds to be clean and safe.
• Carry out a preventative maintenance program for all division-owned vehicles.
• Do inventory of stock as required and recommend parts required for ordering
• Assist in keeping equipment up-to-date to maintain buses and fleet vehicles.
• Maintain a safe working environment that will satisfy all rules and regulations which govern its operation.
• Handle all maintenance concerns regarding safe operation of buses or division vehicles.
• Be prepared to meet emergency needs at times other than during regular hours.
• Upgrade skills where required to ensure that proper maintenance procedures are used.
• Conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to an educational institution that provides services to children.
• Be willing to engage in lifelong learning with respect to training, in-service and courses of study.
• Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by the Transportation Foreman.
  
  

Required Education, Knowledge, Qualifications And Experience

• A Grade 12 diploma from a provincially recognized institution or equivalent
• Valid class 5 Driver's License
• A Clean Criminal Record Check and drivers abstract
• Experience in the automotive service industry would be an asset
• Related training such as courses in first aid, defensive driving, or heavy equipment operation would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience in the operation of a school bus would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of highway and school bus legislation and regulations would be considered an asset
• Current certification with SGI, Apply for School Buses
• Experience in computer diagnosis would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures
  
  

Salary & Benefits:

• Full benefit package
• Employer matched defined benefit pension plan
• Salary range: $26.99 per hour to $32.17 per hour (non-ticketed)
  
  

For Further Information Contact

Trevor Proust, Transportation Foreman

Phone: (306)421-0391

Email: [email protected]

The successful candidate will be subject to a clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in Administrative Procedure 400 Appendix: Criminal Record Checks.

Application Procedure

Accepting online applications only.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.