Licensed Vehicle Technician

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Licensed Vehicle Technician for a 12-month contract role. This position involves performing rebuild and retrofit tasks, assisting qualified technicians, and ensuring vehicles are prepared for painting. Candidates must possess a 310S or 310T license and have relevant experience. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work in confined spaces and handle physical tasks. Join a dynamic team in a manufacturing environment where your contributions will directly impact vehicle maintenance and safety. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must have a 310S or 310T license and relevant experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform rebuild and retrofit tasks under supervision.
• Assist technicians and prepare vehicles for painting.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Prioritization Skills

Teamwork

Physical Fitness

Education

310S or 310T License

Relevant Experience (1-2 years)

Tools

Hand Tools

Fork Truck

Crane

Computer

Phone

Job description

Description

12 month Contract, Licensed Vehicle Technician

Please Note: this role is being offered as a Contract opportunity that will be facilitated through a 3rd-Party Agency. Please submit an application directly through this posting, and we will refer you to an agency at the appropriate time.

You must have either a 310S or 310T license to be considered for this role.

Key Job Elements

1. Perform Rebuild / Retrofit tasks and other general assembly duties, while under supervision of a qualified Technician.
2. Clean vehicles and or parts as directed by trained Technicians.
3. Assist Technicians in other functional areas as required.
4. Prepare vehicle for interior and exterior painting by scuffing applicable surfaces, employing proper masking techniques, and remove rust.
5. Understand and apply the company safety policies and relevant Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code.
6. Report any accidents, incidents, near misses, and injuries.
7. Follow company medical and first aid procedures.
8. Use safe work procedures.

Required Qualifications

1. 310S or 310T License; or equivalent.
2. Minimum 1 -2 years relevant experience.
3. Proficient communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
4. Experience working with teams and/or customers.
5. Must be able to work swing shift.
6. Must be able to work in confined spaces, and perform physical tasks – i.e. lifting, climbing.
7. Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions for confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in a Shop / Manufacturing Environment.

Physical Conditions And Hazards
The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

1. Nature of Supervision: Medium (Some Self-directed work).
2. Work Interruptions and Distractions: Minimal to medium.
3. Physical Environment: manufacturing/shop floor, some office.
4. Hazards: Heavy machinery including but not limited to fork trucks and cranes, noise, dust, paint, temperature fluctuations, hand tools.

Physical Demands Description
Typical postures may include standing, sitting, squatting, kneeling, crouching, bending, lying down and reaching at working heights ranging from below floor level to overhead. Tasks required on the interior of the vehicle will require working in a vertical space of 105 to 135 cm and may involve sitting, crawling, crouching, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling and/or lying down to access some areas, as some tasks require working in areas with space constraints. The worker may also be required to lay on a creeper to complete work under the vehicle. Vertical clearance under the vehicle is approximately 65 cm.

Sustainment shop floor employees are required to climb on/off vehicles, which may include climbing through roof hatches, rear openings, and/or the driver’s hatch. It is common for Assemblers/FSRs to complete many assembly tasks in the same area of the vehicle while maintaining static or similar postures for a period of time.

Equipment Utilized
Equipment a Sustainment shop floor employee is required to use:

1. LAV’S.
2. Crane.
3. Hand Tools.
4. Fork Truck.
5. Computer.
6. Phone.

Medical Surveillance
May include: Inoculations, Respiratory Fit, Audiometric Testing, Designated Substance Surveillance, Vision, Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task.

Personal Protective Equipment
Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, extraction coveralls).