1st Year Apprentice Mechanic - Automotive or Heavy Duty
Job details
Sector : Automotive
Specialty : Serv. - Mechanic/Apprentice
Schedule : To be determined
Job type : Permanent
Salary : $23.00 per hour
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Written language(s) :
Job description
1st Year Apprentice Mechanic - Automotive or Heavy Duty
The Technician is responsible for servicing/repairing SOUTHLAND school buses in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. This position is not confined to shop activities as the Technician may be required to perform field work on down buses.
- Ongoing maintenance/repair of buses
- Diagnose equipment problems
- CVIP Inspections
- Respond to breakdowns
- Spring and winter maintenance
- Complete all documentation associated with equipment repairs
- Work with shop management to maintain schedules and priorities
- Follow SOUTHLAND procedures and guidelines
- Provide on call support for after hours charters
Requirements
- 1st Year Apprentice (Automotive or Heavy Duty)
- Own hand tools
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Valid driver's license
- Exposure to working on diesel engines
- Analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to comprehend/operate diagnostic and manual measuring tools, including micrometers, brake drum gauge, Ohmmeters, and AVR (Amps, Volts & Resistors)
- Computer proficiency
Remuneration
- Wage - $23.00 per hour
- Bi-weekly pay period (every second Friday)
- Employee Benefits Plan (after 3 month probation)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings (RRSP) Plan (available after 12 months)
- Annual Tool and Boot Allowance (pro-rated from start date - available in last quarter of the year, and each subsequent year)
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