Preventative Maintenance Technician

JOB TITLE: Preventative Maintenance Technician

DEPARTMENT: Transit

POSTING NUMBER: 105486

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours

LOCATION: Transit Clark Boulevard Facility

SALARY GRADE: 17

STARTING SALARY: $35.47 per hour

JOB TYPE: Union

POSTING DATE: July 14, 2023

CLOSING DATE: August 7, 2023

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Vehicle Maintenance, performs preventive maintenance services on all Transit owned vehicles and assists licensed Mechanics with minor vehicle maintenance and repairs where required.

• • Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on all Transit vehicles.
• • Servicing of air systems, hydraulic systems, transmissions, etc.
• • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of and abides by all Ministry of Transportation Motor Vehicle Inspection Station Guidelines.
• • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of equipment & procedures, reviews manuals, etc.
• • Operates pressure washer to clean engine, transmission, radiator and other related components.
• • Inspect service and maintain tires and wheels.
• • Maintains and adjusts fluid levels on Transit buses.
• • Prepares list of required repair parts for the Foreman.
• • Completes paperwork, e.g. individual time sheets, record of work performed, inspection sheets etc.
• • Assists the Transit Mechanic in vehicle maintenance and repairs of various systems.
• • Operates forklift as required to complete duties.
• • Performs other similar and related duties to this position, as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• • Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• • Over one (1) year, up to and including two (2) years of related experience performing vehicle preventive maintenance and repairs.

REQUIRED LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• • A valid Ontario automotive service technician 310S in good standing.
• • A current class CZ license in good standing, or the ability to upgrade an existing class G driver’s license to a class CZ license.
• • A current forklift operator’s certificate or the ability to obtain a forklift operator’s certificate.

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS & ASSETS:

• • Experience with transit buses or highway coaches preferred.
• • Must own a full complement of hand tools.
• • Able to work shifts and variable hours.
• • Able to handle physical demands of the job.
• • Able to work outside and in all weather conditions.
• • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• • Strong time management and organizational skills.
• • Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
• • Able to wear required personal protective equipment and use appropriate safety equipment to complete job tasks in a safe manner.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at: www.brampton.ca/employment quoting reference #105486 by August 7, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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