Service Person I

Metrolinx; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Bus Maintenance Technician to set up and operate brake lathe and tire mounting equipment, diagnose and repair bus components, and support preventative maintenance on a city fleet.

The role requires a high school diploma with motor vehicle repair emphasis, 1 year tire/break rebuild experience, and a valid Ontario G license with potential to obtain C and Z endorsements. Contract up to 8 months; shift 2:30pm–10:30pm, Mon–Fri.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with emphasis on motor vehicle repairs.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with mounting and balancing tires and brake rebuilds in a bus or heavy vehicle maintenance environment, including preventative maintenance and legislated inspections.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence; ability to obtain Class C and Z endorsements.
• Must complete legislated wheel installation course, small component rebuilds and tire specialization courses.
• Must complete environmental, safety and other trainings required by policy and obtain related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Set-up/operate the brake lathe and tire mounting and wheel balancing machinery.
• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild detached bus components.
• Inspect and repair tires, including tire mounting and balancing.
• Assist Coach Technicians with Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs.

Skills

Brake lathe operation

Tire mounting & balancing

Vehicle diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Education

High school diploma with emphasis on motor vehicle repairs

Tools

Brake lathe

Tire mounting equipment

Wheel balancing equipment

Job description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Shift Details

Location: Streetsville Garage
Shift Days: Monday to Friday
Shift Hours: 2:30pm to 10:30pm
Off Days: Saturday & Sunday
Start Rate: $32.04 (Non - Negotiable)

Contract up to 8 months

What will I be doing?

• Set-up/operate the brake lathe and tire mounting and wheel balancing machinery.
• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild detached bus components.
• Inspect and repair tires, including tire mounting and balancing.
• Assist Coach Technicians with Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Knowledge of motor vehicle repairs normally attained through completion of high school with an emphasis on motor vehicle repairs.
• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience involving mounting and balancing tires and brake re-building in a bus or heavy vehicle maintenance environment, including experience in preventative maintenance and legislated inspections on buses or heavy vehicles.
• Must have a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence and must meet the corporate standard for a good driving record. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class “C” driver’s licence and “Z” endorsement.
• Must successfully complete legislated wheel installation course, small component rebuilds and tire specialization courses
• Must successfully complete environmental, safety and any other training required by corporate policy, as well as obtain job related certifications as required.

Accommodation

Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email [e-mail].

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.