Lead, Fleet Technician

Wainbee; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

York Region Transit is seeking a skilled maintenance supervisor to lead transit fleet operations, reporting to the Program Manager. The role oversees fleet procurements, commissioning, testing, licensing, and asset management to ensure reliable service.

You will coordinate with contractors, develop maintenance procedures, monitor performance against contract measures, and guide assigned staff while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Completion of a technical diploma from a community college or approved equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of practical experience with repair and maintenance of transit vehicles and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides contractual oversight and direction to contracted services to keep regional assets in good repair and ensure safe, reliable transit service.
• Performs quality assurance checks on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and OEM maintenance programs.
• Inspects vehicle structures and assists in tender preparations for repairs.
• Assists management with supply and service requirements and provides technical specifications for tenders.
• Develops preventative maintenance procedures and inspection check sheets for scheduled and seasonal inspections.
• Coordinates tests and instrumentation applications and analyzes reports for contract compliance.
• Participates in researching and evaluating new vehicle products and technologies, including emissions reduction and fare technology.
• Responds to major accidents, assesses mechanical fitness and reviews maintenance documentation.
• Liaises with contractor management to address deficiencies and report findings.

Skills

Leadership

Diagnostics

Transit knowledge

Vehicle maintenance

Education

Community College Diploma

Tools

GPS technology

Job description

Description

ABOUT US

Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Program Manager, Transit Fleet is responsible for providing assistance, oversite and coordination to fleet procurements including specification development, commissioning, testing and acceptance of new vehicles and licensing of vehicles; also coordinates and assists with the disposition or transfer of Region assets including fleet transfers, tenders for sale and auction of fleet; provide oversite and coordination for the YRT fleet to ensure overall asset management and state of good repair as well as day to day operations, maintenance and contractual oversite with contracted services; will provide general coordination, guidance and direction to assigned staff as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Provides contractual oversite and direction to contracted services to ensure Regional assets are maintained in the required state of good repair and provide safe and reliable transit service.
• Performs quality assurance checks on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, sub-systems, contractor inspections and body repairs conducted by contractors on a variety of vehicles for Conventional, Mobility Plus and Bus Rapid Transit, to ensure compliance to MTO requirements and OEM (original equipment manufacturer)mandated maintenance programs to ensure proper vehicle maintenance.
• Inspects and assesses condition of structural components on vehicles and assists in the preparation of tender documents for repair of equipment.
• Assists management with supply/service requirements and provides vehicle/equipment mechanical specifications and updates for tender submissions.
• Develops preventative maintenance procedures and inspection check sheets for scheduled, legislated and seasonal inspections for vehicle fleet types and develops quality assurance programs to outline the process for measurement, evaluation and tracking sheets, for approval by management.
• Plans and coordinates the application of tests and test instrumentation.
• Receives and analyzes various reports on a daily, monthly, and annual basis and calculates compliance to performance based contract measures related to fleet items.
• Participates in the research, testing and evaluation of new vehicle products and technologies including emission reduction devices, alternative fuels, fare technology, video surveillance, etc.
• Responds to major accidents involving transit vehicles, assesses the mechanical fitness and subsequently reviews maintenance documentation of involved transit vehicle.
• Liaises with Contractor management staff to identify and rectify deficiencies including mechanical repairs, lack or improper documentation and report findings to management.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet Branch and Departmental objectives

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in a technical discipline or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of practical experience with detailed knowledge on the repair and maintenance of 60’ articulated and 40’ conventional buses, as well as other accessible transit vehicles such as Arboc and Promaster, diesel power engines, air- brake steering and multiplex wiring systems.
• Ability to provide instruction, leadership and work direction to Maintenance Staff and Contractors.
• Ability to investigate and diagnose system failures.
• Valid CZ Ontario Driver’s license in good standing and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
• Valid Ontario Class 310T (Truck and Coach) and 301S (Automotive) Technicians license and must hold Certificate of Qualifications and valid membership in the Ontario College of Trades and Apprentices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of transit equipment including electronic fare boxes, destination signs, communications equipment and GPS technology.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to diagnose and correct failures in electrical, electronic and/or mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components utilized on transit vehicles.
• Knowledge of applicable legislated requirements for operation and maintenance of transit vehicles and infrastructure of maintenance sites (e.g. Provincial Vehicle Safety Certification, Highway Traffic Act, Occupational Health and Safety, Commercial Vehicle Operation Registry, WHMIS, etc.).