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heavy-duty equipment technician

Title posted on Jobillico - Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment (Competition #S-)

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Employer details The Wolf Creek School Division

Job details

Wolf Creek Public Schools requires a full-time Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Journeyperson at the Bus Shop in Ponoka, AB. The Ponoka bus shop is one of two main bus shops in Wolf Creek Public Schools and looks after the mechanical requirements including regulars maintenance, repair and Commercial Vehicle Inspections of approximately 50+ school buses. The fleet of school buses are primarily diesel with a few gasoline buses. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Assignment <ul> <li>Full-time 1.0 Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Journeyperson, located at the Ponoka Bus Shop</li> <li>Monday to Friday (8 hours per day/forty hours per week) to promote a positive work/life balance</li> <li>Commencement date to be determined once a suitable candidate is found </li> <li>Reporting directly to the Shop Foreman or Transportation Manger </li> <li>The successful candidate must be able to provide a clean drivers abstract as well as a criminal record with vulnerable record check </li> </ul> Required Education, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience <ul> <li>A minimum of Grade 12 diploma from a recognized educational institution as approved by the Board of Education or a General Educational Development (GED) is required</li> <li>Minimum of three (3) years experience related to transportation and fleet maintenance</li> <li> <div> Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or a Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician with the relevant experience. </div> </li> <li>Certified to inspect light trucks trucks, trailers, transports, commercial buses and school buses (CVIP)</li> <li>Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and observed.</li> <li>Valid Class 2 Drivers License and S endorsement preferred.</li> <li>Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)</li> <li>Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office and related programs, including FleetVision</li> <li>Experienced in computer diagnosis, Cummins Insite and QuickServe preferred.</li> </ul> Required Skills and Abilities: <ul> <li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision</li> <li>Ability to ensure that the quality of work meets requirements</li> <li>Ability to prioritize multiple demands and effectively manage time</li> <li>Ensure shop safety and cleanliness through understanding and abiding by safety regulations policies and procedures</li> <li>Knowledge in tracking maintenance, defect reporting, maintenance programs and repair history</li> <li>Ability to use a wide variety of repair parts technical manuals/computer programs to access information relative to the assigned duties and apply this information to the parts and preventative maintenance functions</li> <li>Ability to operate a service truck and make service calls in case of bus or vehicle breakdown</li> <li>Ability to do Medium Load Work which includes:</li> <li>Employees must be physically fit and able to handle various tasks involving lifting, bending, twisting, turning, and climbing</li> <li>Have good interpersonal and communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment</li> <li>Present a professional attitude and appearance</li> </ul> Duties and Responsibilities: The Heavy Equipme