Motor Vehicle Technician

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, the successful candidate must be able to perform various mechanical, electrical and diagnostic repairs on our diverse fleet of City vehicles and equipment. The City hires Apprentices who will be paid a percentage of the rate paid to Motor Vehicle Technician's depending on level of Apprenticeship.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The successful applicant must be able to perform a variety of preventative maintenance and diversified repairs on the corporate fleet.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to the corporate fleet as set forth by the policy of the Fleet Maintenance Section.
• Complete work assigned on work orders in a timely manner with mandatory consultation with the Supervisor on all items of concern.
• Competently read electrical schematics and use computers to diagnose electrical and electronic system faults.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be skilled in the use of all tools and equipment related to the trade.
• Must provide all necessary hand tools to perform required fleet repairs.
• Must stay current with new technologies and equipment to perform repairs.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education along with valid Certificates of Qualification as a Truck & Coach Technician (310T), and Automotive Service Technician (310S); trade licenses from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
• Apprentices registered with Skilled trades Ontario for the required 310T and 310S licenses with be considered for the role and remunerated as an Apprentice as per the collective agreement.
• Technicians holding both 310T and 310S licenses will be remunerated as a Motor Vehicle Technician as per the collective agreement.
• Technicians holding only a 310T or 310S license will be considered an Apprentice and remunerated as an Apprentice as per the collective agreement until the second license is attained.
• Five (5) year’s experience actively pursuing the trade as a Licensed Technician with four (4) year’s experience working in a repair facility performing fleet maintenance on a wide variety of diversified off road equipment, light, medium and heavy duty commercial licensed vehicles.
• Additional courses in the Technician’s trade will be an asset.
• Experience in gas and electric (Arc and Mig) welding.
• Familiarity with computerized work orders and time logging.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics and have experience in the use of computers to diagnose electrical and electronic system faults.
• Must be able to work on the corporate fleet under inclement weather conditions from time to time.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, WHMIS and hazardous goods, and the Ministry of Transportation Highway Traffic Act.
• Natural Gas certificate ICE-NG is an asset.
• Must act with integrity and demonstrate sound moral and ethical principles.
• Accepts and follows directions from others; complies with requests and respects authority.
• Utilizes feedback in a positive and constructive manner.
• Exceptional customer service and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively deal with staff and clients.
• Ability to exercise critical thinking, independent judgement and make sound decisions including solving complex problems.
• Promote and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Excellent time management skills to effectively prioritize and organize work.
• Strives for continuous improvement through innovation and enhancement of processes.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class 'G' Driver's License, with a driving record in good standing and acceptable to the City. Class D with Z endorsement is preferred or can attain a DZ license. A Driver's abstract will be required.