Mechanics Trades II (full-time medical leave)

Job No: CITYPR0746

Location: Powell River, BC

Closing Date: 26 Jun 2018 AEST

OPEN DATE:         June 15, 2018

CLOSING DATE:   4 pm Monday, June 25, 2018

DEPARTMENT:      Infrastructure Services

DIVISION:           Operational Services

SECTION:             Mechanics

REPORTS TO:       Mechanic Supervisor

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JOB SUMMARY:

Provides journeyman mechanical maintenance and repair to City vehicles and equipment; performs welding and fabrication work

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repairs and services vehicles and equipment, identifies problems using precision diagnostic instruments; removes, cleans, inspects, tests, repairs or replaces defective components using mechanical tools; reinstalls and performs necessary calibrations and adjustments, maintains notes and document repair history
• Operates and tests repaired equipment and vehicles and makes necessary adjustments
• Prepares new vehicles to user requirements; designs, customizes and installs electrical, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and other equipment,
• Designs, organizes, plans and carries out preventative maintenance programs including the Commercial Vehicle Inspection program for vehicles and equipment
• Performs minor auto body repairs such as repairing dents, scratches and paint touch up
• Responds to on site service and emergency calls, reviews mechanical problems with operators, contacts dealers to discuss problems with vehicles and exchange technical advice
• Repairs and services BC Transit Fleet and Fire and Emergency Services vehicles
• Performs electric and oxy-acetylene welding and cutting and fabrication work; customizing blades, adding wheels on snow plows, building railings and gates
• Attends division safety talks, crew talks and required safety training; follows safe work procedures; reports hazards, injuries and near misses
• Operates City vehicles (Class 2 with Air or lesser)
• Organizes, orders and maintains mechanical parts and supplies
• Maintain professional and technical requirements for the position
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (Grade 12)
• British Columbia Certificate of Qualification in Heavy Duty Mechanics or Automotive Mechanics
• Valid B.C. Class 2 Driver’s License with Air Endorsement
• B.C. Vehicle Inspectors Certificate
• BC Transit Fleet Maintenance Workshop
• Emergency Vehicle Technician Training
• Forklift Training
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• Up to date knowledge of the City’s computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years experience as a Certified Mechanic
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current 2018 pay rate of $35.86 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

7:00 am to 5:30 pm or 2:00 pm to midnight, Monday through Saturday, 10 hour day, 40 hours per week.

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  NOTE: You must use your correct seniority date.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.