Tradesperson Apprentice – Mechanic
Windsor Bus Garage
Term position effective July 2, 2025-July 30, 2026
Rate of Pay: As per CUPE Collective Agreement Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, June 20, 2025
Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876.
Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor, the Mechanic will be responsible for completing major bus maintenance checks and repairs to diesel engines, transmissions, drive trains, suspension systems, brakes, exhaust systems, electrical and auxiliary equipment, etc.
Responsibilities will include:
Responsibility for identifying repair and or replacement needs
Performing repairs and preventive maintenance within the Laws of the Province of Nova Scotia
Experience in repairs and operations of school buses including, but not limited to, repair of diesel engines, airbrakes, power train, transmissions, fuel systems, cooling systems, steering electrical, suspension systems, welding tasks, as well as preventative maintenance tasks including oil changes and grease jobs
Experience with engine, transmission, brakes and diagnostic computer software required
Broad knowledge of safety procedures and practices required
Ensuring completion of projects in accordance with trade standards
Keep a clean safe work area
The successful candidate will be team-oriented and positive, and should have the following abilities and qualifications:
Strong interpersonal skills including conflict resolution
Strong written and oral communication skills
Motor Vehicle Repair (Truck and Transport) Apprenticeship License required
A Class 2B license with air brake endorsement required
Three years’ experience in trade preferred
Qualified applicants from within the CUPE Bargaining Unit Local 3876 will be considered first. Should there be no qualified candidate from within the Bargaining Unit, new applicants will be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
