Service Technician A - Temporary Full-Time

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thunder Bay is hiring a Transit Service Mechanic responsible for servicing buses and equipment. This position involves cleaning, maintenance, and repairs along with record-keeping and responding to service calls. Ideal candidates should possess a Grade 12 education and relevant mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent experience in servicing buses.
• Must possess a valid Class 'D' Ontario Drivers License, or equivalent with a Z endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor interior and exterior cleaning of vehicles.
• Servicing of vehicles including greasing, changing oil, and inspecting.
• Respond to service calls relating to bus service issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Ability to operate a computer

Education

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor and the technical direction of the Leadhand Service Technician A, services Transit buses and equipment and completes inspection reports.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs major and minor interior and exterior cleaning of vehicles.
• Performs interior repairs, seat repairs, and upholstering on vehicles/equipment.
• Performs servicing of vehicles/equipment, including greasing, changing oil, inspecting, wheel torqueing and cleaning, sandblasting, fueling, probing, and dumping fare boxes,
• Responds to service calls relating to bus service issues as required.
• Performs bus shelter cleaning and set up of temporary bus stops.
• Maintains records of servicing and cleaning.
• Performs general work area cleaning, including cleaning offices, washrooms, shop, and storage areas as required.
• Answers telephone calls and relays messages.
• Lines up buses in order of priority for cleaning, availability and deficiencies.
• Shuttles vehicles/equipment as required for change-offs, parking, servicing, etc.
• Completes required documentation and records and provides accurate data regarding all servicing repairs and conditions found.
• Performs snow removal on-site as directed.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Grade 12 graduation; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience in the servicing/operation of buses and equipment

Skills/Abilities:

• Must have a mechanical aptitude.
• Must be capable of issuing and accurately comprehending written/oral information and instructions
• Must be reliable and capable of performing routine work with a minimum of supervision
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class "D" Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent with a Z endorsement
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• Must be competent within the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Must have the ability to operate a computer

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Division should you be the successful applicant.If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

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