Journeyperson Truck and Transport Mechanic

Job Description

Journeyperson Truck and Transport Mechanic

SOUTHLAND is currently hiring a Journeyperson Mechanic to join our team in Halifax. This is an opportunity to be part of a growing company that offers competitive wages, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Reporting to the Shop Foreman, you will work in a fast-paced environment maintaining a fleet of school buses. SOUTHLAND offers a state-of-the-art environment with an emphasis on safety and training. To qualify for this position, you must be a reliable self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.

Currently hiring for night shift (3:30 pm - 12:00 am).

Wage: $43.26 per hour

Position Requirements:

• Journeyperson certification
• Valid driver’s license; class 2 license considered an asset
• Pre-employment drug testing
• Clear criminal record
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Own hand tools
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Gasoline and propane-powered equipment experience an asset
• Computer skills

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ongoing maintenance/repair of school buses
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems
• Respond to breakdowns
• Spring and winter maintenance
• Complete all documentation associated with equipment repairs

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