Vehicle Mechanic - Lead Hand

Canada Post; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A national postal service provider is hiring a Lead Hand, Vehicle Mechanic to supervise and coordinate repair work on postal vehicles. Responsibilities include inspecting vehicles, ensuring quality control, and performing various mechanical repairs. Ideal candidates must possess a valid Mechanic's license and have technical training in vehicular mechanics. The role also requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. Join a company that values trust, respect, and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Provincial Motor Vehicle Mechanic’s license.
• Currently engaged in the trade with experience in a physically demanding environment.
• Able to provide quality control inspection of outside repairs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles within the fleet and complete necessary documentation.
• Certify road worthiness of repaired vehicles before releasing back to Operations.
• Perform both minor and major repairs on postal fleet vehicles as directed.

Skills

Knowledge of motor vehicle mechanics

Ability to diagnose problems

Competent in use of automotive repair tools

Effective communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Graduate technical training in motor vehicle mechanics

Tools

Automotive repair tools

Job description

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the fleet maintenance officer, directs work load, monitors productivity, and prioritizes work needed to meet operational requirements. Inspects vehicles’ road worthiness, analyses and recommends the course of repair required, verifies the adequacy of completed repair work and certifies vehicles as road worthy. Performs minor and major re-pairs to a wide variety of postal vehicles and equipment, and repairs or overhauls components parts. Verifies work done by contractors, and certifies that repairs that have been performed are safe, road worthy, reliable and within specifications dictated by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), provincial or Canada Post fleet management. Supports day to day security measures to protect mail, vehicles, buildings and corporate assets.

Job Responsibilities

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Lead Hand, Vehicle Mechanic.

• Inspects vehicles within Canada Post fleet and completes the necessary documentation ac-cording to Canada Post and/or Government established frequency of inspections (Municipal, Provincial, Federal).
• Completes quality control inspections by examining and testing repaired vehicles to ensure repairs have been satisfactorily completed, according to Provincial and Canada Post specifica-tions, and certifying road worthiness before releasing back to Operations.
• Performs in-shop or on-road minor or major repairs on all types of postal fleet vehicles as di-rected by the maintenance Supervisor within original equipment manufacturer (O.E.M.) and Canada Post specifications.
• Maintains the condition of hand tools and shop equipment to a safe reliable standard.
• Escalates any problems to the next higher level by completing the appropriate reports. Evalu-ates, assists and provides written report to the fleet management staff on new trials and modifi-cations approved by Fleet Management.
• Provides input and support as required to driver training programs and Fleet Management on special operating requirements of new vehicles and driver habits.
• Adheres to all Health and Safety and Environment policies and procedures, by keeping the work area clean and free of hazards in support of a healthy work place.
• Replaces or overhauls defective parts with new components using mechanics hand tools, power tools and related automotive shop equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• The Lead Hand has the additional responsibility of scheduling and supervising the work flow through the vehicle service depot and contractors with particular attention to quality of work, timeliness, cost effectiveness, operational effectiveness and recording of vehicle/repair information to the different fleet management systems.
• In the absence of a store man, ensures parts are ordered properly and inventoried to stock room or work order within local and national purchasing agreements.
• Reports verbally or in writing to fleet management any issues that would impede fleet oper-ations from delivering the mail as related to fleet vehicles or support provided by fleet man-agement.
• In the absence of the fleet management supervisor, the Lead Hand is the first line contact person.
• Move vehicles if required.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Education: Secondary school diploma or equivalent (as per provincial requirements). Graduate technical training/apprenticeship program in motor vehicle mechanics and/or truck mechanics.

Certification: Valid Provincial Motor Vehicle Mechanic’s license and/or Truck Mechanic’s li-cense.

Achievements, Skills & Aptitudes: Valid provincial driver license, with driver abstract which meets current corporate requirements.

Experience: Must be currently in the trade. Demonstrated ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Other Information

Other Candidate Requirements

RATED REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of motor vehicle mechanics, heavy truck mechanics, diagnos-tic techniques, industry trends & regulations and fleet preventative maintenance programs.

Abilities: Ability to diagnose problems and make recommendation for efficient repair. Competent in use of automotive repair tools and equipment. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Basic computer skills and aptitude. Provide quality control inspection of outside repairs. Licensed to operate medium duty truck (5 ton) with air brakes. Ability to plan, organize and control the work load of a group of mechanics.

Personal Suitabilities: Dependable, reliable, self-starting and willing to take initiative.

Canada Post’s values and behaviours

Our Values - Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country.

Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.

We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.