Licensed Mechanic A -Employment, career opportunity in Canada

Job Title:   Licensed Mechanic A
Salary Range:   $31.60 (Full-time Rate), $31.00 (Temporary Rate)
Location:  Canada
Deadline:  10th Oct 2013
Description:

This job profile reflects the general details considered necessary to perform the principle functions and shall not be construed as an interpretation of all work requirements inherent in the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate in their applications and in the interview process that their qualifications for the positions match those specified. Applicants may be required to undergo a skills assessment.

Duration:                This is a temporary position being offered on an indefinite term basis.

Note:  Consideration may be given to applicants who do not possess a 310S Automotive Technician Certificate of Qualification highlighted below if a fully qualified candidate is not available in the applicant pool.  A successful applicant without the pre-requisite certification would be expected to obtain the 310S certification within 24 months of employment as a condition of continued employment and would be compensated at the Apprentice Band 7 rate of $29.53/hour (Probationary rate) or $29.83/hour (Full-time employee rate).

Reporting to the Shop Supervisor, and receiving direction from the Leadhand, the Licensed Mechanic A is responsible for repairs on light automotive, heavy truck, plows & winter control equipment, aerial devices, off-road, agricultural rated equipment, trailers, heavy and small equipment for Roads &  Works, Parks & Open Spaces, Recreation & Culture, Oakville Fire Department and Oakville Hydro.

The Hours of Work for this position are 40 hours per week, day shift (the day shift is typically Mon. – Fri. 8 hrs/day).  Please be advised that hours and shift may vary with appropriate notice.

Job Responsibilities:
• Performs scheduled Inspections, Preventive Maintenance, Repairs, Rebuilds, Tracing and Analysis, Adjustments, etc. on (but not limited to) vehicles, on and off-road equipment, automotive, industrial, agricultural, small tools and equipment, and their related components and systems
• Data search, diagnoses and repair of all vehicle systems including electrical, emission, transmission, engine, brakes, steering, suspension, hydraulic, pneumatic, and water systems
• Typical systems worked on include: Brakes – air, hydraulic, disc and drum.  Engines – gas, diesel, propane.  Drive Trains – standard and automatic transmissions with or without PTO, hydrostatic, axles, differentials, gearboxes, and clutches. Systems – Includes pneumatic, hydraulic, water, electrical. There are also welding and metal repair and some fabrication requirements;
• Records entries of activities including work orders, inspection sheets etc. and material usage;
• Provides guidance and instructions to students and drivers;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:
• Secondary school graduation, OSSD, or Ontario recognized equivalent.  Valid 310 T Truck and Coach Technician to latest standards certificate and a valid 310 S Automotive Service Technician to latest standards certificate are required.  
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in vehicle maintenance.
• Minimum of 2 years Municipal or equivalent diversified fleet experience.
• Lift truck operations and ICE-P Internal Combustion Alternate Fuel Technician – Propane certificates are definite assets.
• Ability to operate all necessary shop equipment including oxyacetylene torches, arc and MIG welders and plasma cutter is required.
• Possess own set of mechanic’s basic tools.
• Ability to use electronic monitoring and diagnostic equipment is required.
• Must be able to function with technical drawings for equipment, electrical, pneumatic, fluid power.  Must be competent in the use a computer in a Windows / Network environment.
• Understanding of Book 7 Traffic Control, Highway Traffic Act, MSDS, WHMIS, Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other Regulations and Standards as they affect this work.
• Demonstrate effective communications, both oral and written, customer service, and problem solving skills.  Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties.  Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class DZ minimum (standard and automatic transmission) with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) as a condition of employment.

The following qualifications would be considered assets:
• Aerial Device training or certificate (or equivalent experience).
• Wheel end training endorsement (MTOATS) or equivalent.
• Air conditioning experience and certificate (Ozone depletion card).
• Possession of heavy or light duty repair technician or Inspector’s certificates for the Ontario Drive Clean program.

Applications will be accepted on-line at www.oakville.ca in the employment section no later than midnight on October 10, 2013.


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