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Mechanic Foreperson
About the role
**POSTING: 4047515
JOB SUMMARY:**** **An employee hired to perform a multitude of tasks and duties related to the organization and operation of the transportation departments. The employee is responsible to the Director of Operations or designate
POSITION: PERMANENT
LOCATION: Cranbrook
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours/week
WAGE RATE: $38.02** ** as per CUPE 4165 Collective Agreement
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- British Columbia Journeyperson Mechanic certification (Red Seal)
- Class 2 Driver’s license with air endorsement or willing to obtain.
- Minimum four years of experience in the mechanical trade or similar supervisory position.
- Commercial Transport Mechanic Certification or willing to obtain.
- Commercial Vehicle Inspection License or willing to obtain.
- Some experience in welding and sheet metal fabrication would be an asset.
- Computer skills would be an asset.
MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines.
- Understand, keep current and apply guidelines, regulations, codes, and acts from various Ministries and/or enforcing agencies pertaining to the position.
- Be self-directed and work independently and/or collegially in a team environment.
- Work with disagreeable situations and adverse conditions from time to time.
- Operate, maintain, and repair various specialized tools and equipment.
- Solve problems related to the job.
- Read and understand specialized and technical material related to the position.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Develop work methods in agreement with the Director of Operations or designate for assigned tasks.
- Perform the physical requirements of the job.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain district facilities.
- Perform functions such as:
- Purchase supplies, parts, and equipment.
- Prepare budgets and inventory management.
- Estimate and bill costs.
- Supervise staff to assist with assigned tasks.
- Ensure employee compliance to all guidelines, codes, regulations and acts relating to the position.
- Replace school bus drivers on short notice from time to time.
- Be available on call when required.
- Provide information to the Director of Operations or designate of potentially serious and/or dangerous situations.
- Liaise with school district personnel, various Ministries, enforcing agencies, inspectors, and general contractors.
- Maintain, clean, service, adjust or repair tools and equipment related to the position.
- Responsible for scheduling and coordination of work.
- Implements and compiles, maintains maintenance program records and reports.
- Responsible for the organization and operation of the district’s transportation departments.
- Perform other job-related duties.
All applications must be submitted through Make A Future to be considered for the position. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, certifications, and at least three (3) professional references, preferably from current supervisors. When applying for positions, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide details of their qualifications. Please include copies of all relevant certifications or diplomas.
The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. amanda.skene@sd5.bc.ca
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Posted On
June 23, 2026 02:28 PM MST/MDT
Closing Date & Time
August 07, 2026 12:00 PM MST/MDT
Openings
1
Job Type
Full Time, Permanent
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
Job Open To
Teachers & Administrators, Management & Professionals
City
East Kootenay
School/Location
Maintenance - Cranbrook
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Salary
38.02
Employment Start Date
August 31, 2026
FTE
1.00
Mandatory Document
- Cover Letter
- Certificates & Diplomas
- Make References Mandatory
- Resume
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