Automotive Mechanic (Temporary)

City of Penticton; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Penticton is seeking a full-time temporary Automotive Mechanic to perform diagnostics and repairs on vehicles in the Fleet Department. Responsibilities include maintaining and servicing various city vehicles and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the community's operational efficiency.

Benefits

Additional 11.5% - 15.5% in lieu of benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of Red Seal Journeyperson experience required.
• Must possess a complete set of hand tools associated with the trade.
• Experience working in a municipal fleet shop environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment problems on diesel and gasoline engines.
• Complete scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance services.
• Inspect vehicles and complete documentation for compliance with standards.

Skills

Mechanic Experience

Diesel Engine Repair

Mechanical Knowledge

Automotive Diagnostics

Automotive Repair

Maintenance

Welding

Hydraulics

Equipment Repair

Leadership Experience

Education

Red Seal Automotive certification

Valid B.C. Drivers License - Class 5 with Air Ticket

Valid BC Motor Vehicle Inspector Certification

Tools

Fleet Maintenance software

Job description

Penticton is a vibrant innovative healthy waterfront city focused on sustainability community and economic opportunity. At the City of Penticton our goal is to serve our residents businesses and visitors through good governance partnership and the delivery of effective and community-focused services.

The City of Penticton is looking to fill the full-time temporary role of Automotive Mechanic in our Fleet Department. Reporting to the Fleet Supervisor the Automotive Mechanic is responsible for performing diagnostics and repairing vehicles and mechanical equipment. The Automotive Mechanic also works with scanner and electronics technology to ensure accurate diagnosis and repair of all gasoline engines and emission systems along with completing scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance services identifying potential problems or recommending repairs as required on Repair Order.

The City of Penticton Fleet Services Department supports all corners of the municipality. We service maintain and repair vehicles from the RCMP Penticton Fire Department all City Vehicles / equipment as well as our own Electrical Utility Department.

Key Responsibilities :

• Diagnose repair replace and adjust major and minor mechanical equipment problems on diesel and gasoline engines transmissions hydraulic systems electrical systems exhaust systems emission systems electric motors and associated components brakes steering differentials pumps and a variety of other specialized equipment.
• Maintain and repair a variety of two-cycle and four-cycle gasoline engines for chain saws lawnmowers tamping machines portable pumps etc. as required.
• Ensure accurate repair details are entered into Fleet Management software to be stored for repair history and regulatory compliance.
• Inspect new fleet assets for validation of required items and ordered options.
• Inspect and document condition of vehicles and assets ready for disposition.
• Complete scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance services identifying potential problems or recommending repairs as required on Repair Order.
• Inspect vehicles and complete all documentation to certify vehicle compliance with CVSE standards and PM Facility requirements.
• Work with medium horsepower gasoline engines with emission systems requiring scanner technology.
• Inspect maintain diagnose and repair inboard and outboard engines on City Barge and Penticton Fire Department Marine Rescue units.
• Perform periodic and annual inspections on aerial devices.
• Perform service road calls for vehicles / equipment located at different terminals or requiring repairs off site.
• In conjunction with Fleet Service Coordinator source and order parts for repair maintenance and improvements to vehicles.
• Adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures and ensure that health and safety regulations are met.
• Maintain and repair snow control equipment and attachments.
• May be required to provide and receive assistance and training from other staff.
• Repair mount and balance light automotive tires.

Education Training & Experience :

• Red Seal Automotive certification.
• Valid B.C. Drivers License - Class 5 with Air Ticket.
• Valid BC Motor Vehicle Inspector Certification.
• Minimum two (2) years of Red Seal Journeyperson experience.
• Experience using Fleet Maintenance software (CFA Fleet Maintenance and Shop Floor software preferred).
• Experience working in a municipal fleet shop environment with other licensed tradespeople.
• Must possess a complete set of hand tools associated with the trade.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Necessary knowledge of the techniques tools equipment and safety precautions pertaining to the maintenance of all city automotive vehicles and equipment as indicated by the possession of a Red Seal Automotive ticket.
• Necessary knowledge of shop safety and WorkSafe Regulations.
• Knowledge of BC Motor Vehicle Act regulations and National Safety Code requirements.
• Knowledge of fleet maintenance practices and processes.
• Knowledge of diagnostic tools and software to aid in the repair of vehicles.
• Knowledge of road maintenance and snow control equipment.
• Knowledge of electronics technology for diagnosis and repair.
• The ability to carry out oral and written instructions which may be accompanied by diagrams and sketches.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• The ability to exercise courtesy and tact in the exchange of routine information with other city employees employees of private companies and the general public.
• Adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures and ensure that health and safety regulations are met.
• Basic computer literacy in Microsoft Office tasks (email calendar etc) and Fleet Software.
• Strong communication skills decision making capabilities and a desire to continually improve.
• Must possess strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Must be able to reference electronic and / or written service and parts manuals for correct information.

At the City of Penticton we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better.

Thats why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons people of colour all genders and expressions 2SLGBT2QIA persons living with disabilities and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply.

So if your experience is close to what were looking for we would love a chance to talk about working with you. We welcome your cover letter and resume by June 8 2025.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact wed be happy to hear from you!

Position type :

Full-time Temporary (40 hours per week 1 month with the possibility of extension)

Wage :

41.63 - $46.29 per hour (CUPE)

Benefits :

Additional 11.5% - 15.5% in lieu of benefits vacation and statutory holidays

Competition # : 25-80

Key Skills

Mechanic Experience,Diesel Engine Repair,Mechanical Knowledge,Air Brake,Alignment,Automotive Diagnostics,Automotive Repair,Maintenance,Welding,Hydraulics,Equipment Repair,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 41 - 46

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