Journeyperson - Mechanic

City of Regina; Regina; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Regina seeks a qualified Journeyperson Mechanic for its Civic Fleet Maintenance. This position involves performing advanced mechanical repairs and maintenance on various vehicles and equipment, ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates must hold relevant certification and possess hands-on experience in the field. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities within a supportive team environment dedicated to public service.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Growth through educational support and in-house courses

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience at the journeyperson level.
• Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine systems.
• Ability to plan and organize work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, overhaul, and service trucks and specialized equipment.
• Conduct operational tests and road testing of repairs.
• Train and supervise apprentices and other tradespersons.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Diagnostics

Safety inspections

Effective communication

Education

Journeyperson Certificate in one of the following trades: Truck and Transport, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Agricultural Machinery Technician or Automotive Service Technician

Tools

Mechanics tools

SGI Inspection Technician certification

Job description

Job ID: 2698

Openings: 3

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 21

Division: Corporate Services

Department: Facilities & Fleet

Branch: Civic Fleet Maintenance

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: 1 Permanent, 2 Term

Hourly Salary: $40.84 - $44.46 (Include $9.00/hour Market Supplement, 2024 rate)

Annual Salary: $84,521.16 - $92,013.00

Date Posted: March 25, 2025.

Closing Date: Posted until filled.

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, persons of disabilities, and members of equity-seeking communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing journeyperson level duties in the mechanical service, maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles, heavy duty equipment and agricultural/industrial equipment and other associated equipment. This position reports to the Coordinator, Fleet Maintenance. The City of Regina has three separate garages, a light truck / agricultural garage, a heavy truck garage and a heavy equipment garage.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, overhauls, and services all types of trucks and specialized bodies and equipment.
• Performs assessments and/or conduct tests to determine vehicle and equipment problems.
• Performs repairs to all vehicle/equipment systems (hydraulics, brakes, diesel/gas engines including injection systems, Allison automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, drive lines, cooling, electrical, etc.)
• Performs SGI Safety Inspections on heavy trucks.
• Assesses condition of vehicle parts and components and submits replacement order lists.
• Conducts operational and/or road testing of completed repairs and final adjustments to meet equipment performance standards.
• Trains, assists and supervises other tradespersons including apprentices as required.
• Performs related work as required.
  
  
  

Key Qualifications

• The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through successful completion of a Journeypersons Certificate in one of the following trades: Truck and Transport, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Agricultural Machinery Technician or Automotive Service Technician, combined with a minimum two (2) years experience in their respective mechanical trade at the journeyperson level.
• Knowledge of fuel, air brakes, electrical, hydraulic, lubricating, cooling, ignition, injection, transmission and differential systems.
• Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine systems.
• Ability to effectively use all testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to perform difficult mechanical repairs without technical direction or supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret related technical information and complete required reports.
• Ability to direct, train and provide support to other Tradespersons and apprentices.
• Ability to plan and organize work, along with communicating effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, team members, co-workers, suppliers and the general public.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team exercising sound judgement and decision making.
• Able to perform work of a physical nature in all types of weather conditions.
• Demonstrated skill to accurately diagnose and repair mechanical defects in all types of truck and truck-mounted equipment.
  
  
  

Working/Other Conditions

• Must possess a set of mechanics tools as required in the trade.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain certification as an SGI Inspection Technician (for heavy truck garage).
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid class 1A drivers license (for heavy truck garage).
• The employee will be required to work both inside and outside year round. Shift work will be required. May be assigned to work in any of the following functional areas of mechanics: Heavy Truck, Light Equipment, and Heavy Duty.
  
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.
  
  
  

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!

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