City of Ottawa is looking for a Vehicle and Equipment Technician 2 for conducting diagnostic inspections, performing general mechanical overhaul and repair work, and performing scheduled preventive daily maintenance inspections and repairs on vehicle system and components including, but not limited to, steering, suspension, electrical, ignition, fuel, emission control/exhaust and engine management, hydraulics, and vehicular climate control systems.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Truck and Coach Technician 310T apprenticeship program of 6720 hours
Minimum of 2 years of experience within a Municipal Fleet or similar truck and coach environment
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Truck and Coach Technician 310T
Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Motorcycle Technician 310G for specific positions
TSSA Regulated Fuels Safety certificate (natural gas, propane and/or alternate fuel) for specific positions
Current Ontario Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) certificate card for specific positions
Valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated is an asset
KNOWLEDGE
- City policies and procedures affecting shop operations
- Considerable knowledge of the vehicle systems and the standard practices, safety issues, materials, tools, equipment and supplies to carry out maintenance operation
- Manual and electronic diagnostic equipment
- Personal computers with ability to use the Fleet Management Information System
- Code of Conduct rules and policy
- Collective agreement
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Safe work practices of the trade including working at heights and the lifting of heavy objects
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Work independently with minimal direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a maintenance repair team
- Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, service manuals, schematics, drawings, work orders and any other documents used in the maintenance operation
- Ability make estimates of materials and time required to perform the work
- Ability to proceed effectively with emergency work including on the road work with limited resources to provide maximum results and timelines
- Skill in the use of jacks, hoists, overhead cranes, lift trucks and mobile lifting devices
- Skill in the use of high-pressure gas and electric welding equipment (Mig. Arc. Bronze, steel, aluminum) to effect repairs as authorised under the technician license
- Possess analytical skills and be detail oriented
- Good manual dexterity and ability to work to close tolerances
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with management, manufacturers and engineers to provide for problem solving and suggest corrections to problems found on specialized vehicles and equipment
- Ability to provide training and explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively
- Able to efficiently use, operate and maintain tools, precision measuring instrument, state-of-the-art automotive diagnostic and test equipment to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions
- Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance
- Possess sound judgement
- Use initiative to meet deadlines
- Flexible, adaptable and able to accept constructive criticism
- Physically fit with stamina to perform the duties of the trade (which may include working in a standing position for long time)
- Able to work in uncomfortable or confined positions on occasion
- Able to lift and carry heavy parts and equipment safely
- Able to tolerate exposure to moderate amounts of noise, dust, grit, oil/grease, fumes, solvents, paints, lacquers, hot/sharp metals and surface finishing products
- Provide own hand and air tools relating to the trade (SAE & Metric as required) according to provisions of the collective agreement
- Able to work a variety of scheduled shifts, including week-ends, on-call, evening and nights, as per the collective agreement