Maintenance Vehicle Technician

Alstom; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

Alstom in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Maintenance Vehicle Technician to ensure the safe, reliable operation of the vehicle fleet. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs while upholding health, safety, and quality standards.

The role requires 2+ years of maintenance experience, mechanical/electrical/ electromechanical training, and willingness to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a maintenance technician or certified automotive technician.
• Educational background in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical disciplines.
• Knowledge of the rail or vehicle maintenance environment is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to coach and share skills, knowledge, and information with others.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as operationally required.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize daily workload.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities and work requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles in accordance with specified quality procedures and maintenance standards.
• Perform maintenance activities safely, including work on powered-up vehicles when required.
• Follow all applicable health and safety legislation, company policies, and safe work procedures.
• Conduct daily fleet inspections.
• Perform train and vehicle preparation activities.
• Carry out preventive maintenance examinations and corrective maintenance work.
• Utilize onboard computerized systems, maintenance manuals, and technical documentation to complete assigned work.
• Perform shunting activities as required.
• Exchange, repair, and replace vehicle assets and components.
• Support rescue and recovery operations in the event of accidents or major vehicle failures.
• Record maintenance activities, inspections, and work orders through the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Supervise and/or coordinate subcontractor activities when required.
• Participate in regular team meetings, briefings, and operational communications.
• Read and interpret technical reports, procedures, and maintenance manuals.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and safety concerns.
• Drive company vehicles as required and obtain a Non-Revenue Vehicle license.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support additional activities such as overhauls, software updates, and asset repairs as operationally required.
• Operate the wheel truing machine when trained and authorized.
• Other relevant responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Planning

Education

Mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical disciplines

Job description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Maintenance Vehicle Technician in Ottawa, ON we’re looking for?

Vacancy Disclosure

• Full-Time Position
• Existing Vacancy
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Your Future Role

As a Maintenance Vehicle Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the vehicle fleet. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs while maintaining compliance with all health, safety, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles in accordance with specified quality procedures and maintenance standards.
• Perform maintenance activities safely, including work on powered-up vehicles when required.
• Follow all applicable health and safety legislation, company policies, and safe work procedures.
• Conduct daily fleet inspections.
• Perform train and vehicle preparation activities.
• Carry out preventive maintenance examinations and corrective maintenance work.
• Utilize onboard computerized systems, maintenance manuals, and technical documentation to complete assigned work.
• Perform shunting activities as required.
• Exchange, repair, and replace vehicle assets and components.
• Support rescue and recovery operations in the event of accidents or major vehicle failures.
• Record maintenance activities, inspections, and work orders through the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Supervise and/or coordinate subcontractor activities when required.
• Participate in regular team meetings, briefings, and operational communications.
• Read and interpret technical reports, procedures, and maintenance manuals.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and safety concerns.
• Drive company vehicles as required and obtain a Non-Revenue Vehicle license.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support additional activities such as overhauls, software updates, and asset repairs as operationally required.
• Operate the wheel truing machine when trained and authorized.
• Other relevant responsibilities as assigned by manager.

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a maintenance technician or certified automotive technician.
• Educational background in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical disciplines.
• Knowledge of the rail or vehicle maintenance environment is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to coach and share skills, knowledge, and information with others.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as operationally required.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize daily workload.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities and work requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $33.30 per hour, plus benefits.

Things You'll Enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also:

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
• Working with a diverse and inclusive team
• Contributing to sustainable transportation solutions
• Career growth opportunities locally and globally
• Learning from experienced industry professionals
• Collaborating in a safety-focused environment
• Being part of an innovative and international organization

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at [e-mail] while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow's mobility. That's why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?