Shop Hand

Job Description

The Shop Hand is responsible for assisting in light mechanical services, maintaining cleanliness and safety of the shop environment, and performing various tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the transportation facility. This role involves supervised mechanical work, winter maintenance, fueling, shuttle services, and other duties as assigned.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

Supervised Light Mechanical Services

1. Perform wheel and U-bolt re-torques.
2. Assist with work orders as assigned.
3. Charge and test batteries removed from buses.
4. Change or repair lights, including headlights, clearance, marker, and dome lights.
5. Conduct windshield chip repairs.
6. Support services under supervision.

Winter Maintenance

1. Remove snow and apply salt to building sidewalks and parking areas.
2. Use plows or skid steers to clear snow from the parking lot.
3. Install or remove winter fronts/bus screens as needed.

Fueling and Fluids

1. Fuel spare buses if fuel levels are at half or below.
2. Fill jerry cans when empty.
3. Transfer fluids to bulk barrels or prepare for driver use.
4. Check and maintain fluid levels as requested.

Bus Maintenance

1. Clean and change bus heater filters during CVIP inspections.
2. Pre-trip spare buses, including checking Webasto heaters, fuel levels, and power cords.
3. Wash and clean buses, including the wash bay and service bays.
4. Clean service pits and ensure monthly pre-trip books and fuel cards are retrieved and restocked at month-end.
5. Perform periodic safety walks to ensure shop walkways are clutter-free.
6. Install, change, or remove harnesses as needed.
7. Set and run Webasto heaters on spare or route buses as required.

Transportation and Shuttle Services

1. Shuttle buses to vendors, schools, or other locations as needed.
2. Assist with bus rescues when required.

Organization and Special Projects

1. Organize C-Can storage as needed.
2. Assist with yard and bus parking organization projects.
3. Strip buses for part removal as directed.
4. Perform bodywork, including rust repair, sanding, and repainting.
5. Assist in setting up new buses, including decal application and wheel tag installation.

Parts Room and Tool Crib Maintenance

1. Act as a backup for parts room tasks.
2. Tidy and organize the tool crib monthly.
3. Build windows bi-monthly if no existing window is available.

Safety Equipment Maintenance

1. Replace fire extinguishers and brackets as necessary.
2. Replace first aid kits and brackets as necessary.

Physical Requirements and Qualifications:

1. Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and mechanical services.
2. Ability to operate plows, skid steers, and other snow removal equipment.
3. Familiarity with fueling procedures and fluid checks.
4. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Good communication skills.
7. Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

Work Environment:

1. Primarily based in the shop and yard environment.
2. Exposure to varying weather conditions during winter maintenance tasks.
3. Regular use of mechanical tools and equipment.
4. Adherence to safety protocols is mandatory.

Other Duties: This job description is not intended to cover every task or responsibility. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor as necessary.

Reports To: Shop Foreman / Lead Hand

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to kelli.pickett@rdcrs.ca by February 26, 2025.

Job Type

Pay: $20.69 / hr
Expected hours: 4hrs / day
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. Expected start date: March 3rd, 2025 or earlier.