Pollution Control Millwright/Mechanic

City of Windsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal corporation is seeking a Certified Industrial Mechanic to perform maintenance and repair duties at its sewage treatment plant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical repair, leadership abilities, and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position requires effective communication and a valid Class ‘G’ Driver's License, along with physical capability to handle demanding tasks.

Benefits

10% premium on base hourly rate during skilled trade work

Qualifications

• Must pass the Operator in Training (OIT) exam within 60 days of employment.
• Must hold a valid Class ‘G’ Driver's License.
• Must complete a post-offer agility test.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, maintain, install, and remove equipment.
• Log daily reports and order tools and parts as required.
• Instruct and guide Pollution Control Mechanic Trainees.

Skills

Mechanical repair and maintenance

Welding

Leadership

Communication

Education

Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma

Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Relevant two-year Community College program

Tools

Over-head crane

Machining tools

Job description

Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor or the Manager of the Little River Pollution Control Plant, and under the guidance of the Overall Responsible Operator (Chief Operator) when required, works as a Certified Industrial Mechanic abiding by all Acts and regulations in a safe and efficient manner.

Will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, maintain, install and remove all required sewage treatment plant and pumping stations equipment utilizing proper tools and methods in conjunction with the complete operation of the plant. Will rebuild and replace worn parts when required by measuring and machining parts to exact sizes. Will hoist and rig machinery by over-head crane to various locations up to ten (10) ton capacity; reads and sketches drawings and fabricates and welds, utilizing various methods (i.e. brackets, stands, pulleys, special needs).

Responsible for logging daily reports and giving written reports; orders tools and parts as required; instructs and guides Pollution Control Mechanic Trainees; communicates and cooperates with other employees; works in all types of weather conditions; works with minimum supervision. Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program. Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma plus a two (2) year Community College program as outlined in Note 1 below, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalencies;
• Must have a Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Trade Code 433A;
• Must have over one (1) year of experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of an operations facility;
• Must pass a mechanical aptitude test given by the Corporation;
• Must pass the Operator in Training (OIT) exam, prepared by the Ministry of Environment within 60 days of employment;
• Must hold and maintain a current valid and lawful Class ‘G’ Driver's License in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a heavy level of work.
• Must complete a post-offer agility test in an effort to assist the successful candidate in completing the position tasks safely and to aid in minimizing injuries on the job.

Notes

• Note 1: As a minimum this program would be one of: Power Engineering Technology, Engineering or Environmental Technician/Technology Program, Terrain & Water Resource Technician Program, Engineering or Science Degree
• Note 2: For the term of the current Collective Agreement (i.e. January 1, 2025to December 31, 2028) a 10% premium will be added to the base hourly shown while working in this skilled trade.
• Note 3: Employee is urged to take the typhoid and tetanus shots and should commence the inoculation program within thirty (30) days of employment in the Pollution Control Branch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.