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Journeyperson Mechanic - $3,000 Hiring Bonus!
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About the role
Journeyperson Mechanic - $3,000 Hiring Bonus!
SOUTHLAND Transportation is currently seeking experienced Mechanics (Automotive
or Heavy Duty) to join our team in Calgary. We offer personalized training, competitive wages, and flexibility within your personal life.
SOUTHLAND is currently offering a $3,000 hiring bonus for Journeyperson
Mechanics - receive $1,500 after 6 months and the remaining $1,500 following one year of employment.
The shift for this position is Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages - Heavy Duty: $45.00 per hour, Automotive: $42.50 per hour
- Benefits package
- 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)
- Rewarding and positive work environment
- Modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment
- Canada's largest fleet of alternative fuel vehicles
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunity for advancement
- Employee recognition programs
Key Responsibilities
The Mechanic is responsible for servicing/repairing SOUTHLAND school buses in a
safe, efficient, and effective manner. This position is not confined to shop activities and will be required to perform field work on down buses.
- Ongoing maintenance/repair of buses in assigned yard and also in a shop environment
- 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
Requirements
- Journeyperson Ticket (Automotive or Heavy Duty)
- Must possess own tools for the job
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- 2 – 5 years related experience
- Valid driver’s license
- CVIP (Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program) License preferred
- Exposure to working on diesel, propane, and gasoline engines
- Experience with automatic transmissions
- Analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Strong diagnostic skills
- Computer proficiency
- Must be physically fit for duty
- Ability to push, pull, drag and lift items up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in cramped or awkward positions
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About Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit.
PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand.
At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out.