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Posting Title:               Journeyman 1 HD Mechanic
Location:                     Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Reference:                  106816
Closing Date:               March 28, 2008

Job Information
Position Title: Journeyman 1 Heavy Duty / Truck & Transport Mechanic
Business Unit/Division: Calgary Transit/Bus & Auxiliary Vehicles
Location: Various Locations (Victoria Park, Spring Gardens & Anderson)
Union/Position: ATU  Local 583/Established and Limited Term (up to one year)

Compensation:
$28.49 - 30.18 - 31.89 per hour

Hours of Work: Positions required to work various shifts, locations and days off.

Business Unit Information
Calgary Transit carries over 89 million customers each year. The organization plans, designs and operates Calgary's public transportation system including a growing fleet of buses, LRT network and accessible public transportation for people with disabilities.

Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Trades Foreman, or assigned supervisor, this position involves skilled journeyman shop, bench, and field production work in a specialized unit or shift at any one of the three transit garages. Work involves the repair and maintenance of buses and heavy duty equipment.

Responsibilities include:

- perform all types of repair and maintenance of bus and heavy duty equipment;
- requisition parts, materials, and equipment as needed;
- complete and signing fleet logs, work orders, serviceability records, etc.;
- provide training and assistance to apprentices in unit;
- maintain order, cleanliness, work output, and safe working conditions in own   work area;
- assist unit foreman in checking and diagnosing mechanical faults of incoming  vehicles or  related equipment;
- perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications
Applicant must possess a Province of Alberta Certificate of Proficiency as a Truck and Transport or Heavy Duty Technician and a valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's Licence with the ability to obtain a City of Calgary Drivers Certificate. A "Q" endorsement would be an asset.

Preference will be given to applicant possessing diesel bus experience or a minimum of two years experience working in the trade. A High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED) will also be considered an asset.

Note:
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Only education obtained from an accredited institution will be recognized as meeting the minimum qualifications.
- Proof of qualifications and meeting the position's medical standard are required.
- More than one position may be filled from this competition.

Please apply on or before:                2008/03/28
Posting Type:                                    External