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Posting Title:               Journeyman 1 HD Mechanic
Location:                     Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Reference:                  107741
Closing Date:               August 15, 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 583/Established and Limited Term (up to two years)

Compensation:
$28.49 - 30.18 - 31.89 per hour

HOURS OF WORK - This position works a standard 40 hour work week. Positions required to wrok 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:                      2008/08/15
Posting Type:                                          Internal, External