Heavy Duty Technician/Mechanic (Off-Road)

Mission

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 131,000 students and 15,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Competition Info

Competition Close Date: Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found

Calendar: 12 month

Salary: CUPE $39.62 per hour

Weekly Hours: 40

About the Department

Logistics includes all Warehouse, Distribution, Transportation, and Purchasing positions.

Additional Information

Note:

• Must provide a current driver’s abstract.

• Must become certified in TDG and WHMIS.

• This position is required to work outside in various weather conditions and temperatures and may involve repeated physical movement and exertion.

• Must supply own hand tools.

Additional Information

The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi, comprised of the Siksika, the Kainai, the Piikani, and the Amskapi Piikani Nations. We acknowledge the Tsuut’ina Nation, the Îyârhe Nakoda, comprised of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney Nations, the Métis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta. This land on which we gather is traditionally known as Moh’kinstsis (Blackfoot), Guts’ists’i (Tsuut’ina), Wîchîspa (Nakoda), and otôskwanihk (Northern Michif & Cree). As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION.

Position Description

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide mechanical maintenance support to all service units utilizing vehicles owned and operated by the Calgary Board of Education (CBE).

Accountability

This position is accountable for performing all duties in accordance with CBE and legislative safety practices and procedures at all times to ensure their own safety as well as the safety of team members, staff and students.

Major responsibilities

• Performs routine shop repairs and maintenance to a variety of equipment including trucks, school buses, graders, tractors, trailers and miscellaneous small powered equipment. May also be dispatched to perform service calls and perform emergency repairs on equipment at various CBE operational sites throughout the city of Calgary.

• Performs regular routine inspections to all vehicles, emergency standby equipment and seasonal equipment in accordance with predetermined schedules. Test drives and operates vehicles and equipment to ensure they are roadworthy and safe to operate.

• Determines and prepares a parts list required to complete assigned work.

• Ensures all data necessary for maintenance of vehicle and equipment history files are reported as necessary.

• Instructs vehicle and equipment operators, temporary employees and tradespeople in the proper care and operation of equipment.

• Performs other related responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Alberta Journeyman's certificate as a Heavy Duty Technician/ Mechanic with Off-Road specialization

• Certification in bus, truck and trailer inspection

• Five years related experience

• Experience in repairing various types of equipment is an asset

• Valid Alberta Class 3 Drivers License

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Ability to operate vehicles in a safe and efficient manner

• Excellent written, oral communication skills and interpersonal skills

• Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity

• Good time management and organizational skills

• Ability to be customer focused

• Dependability and reliability

Conditions of Employment

Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.

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