Automotive Service Technician Full-time Job

At the City of Edmonton - City Operations, we strive to help our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone’s contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth and provides continuous opportunities for development.

Get your hands dirty as you gain exposure and work on a variety of light vehicles and equipment operated by City Departments. Be proud to serve the citizens of Edmonton and apply your diagnostic troubleshooting and technical skills. Fleet Services is looking for self-motivated Automotive Service Technicians who can provide excellent service to our clients. You’ll want to be part of our stable, safe and shift work environment – right here in Edmonton.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Diagnose problems and recommend and perform corrective action, provide field service for down equipment as required at various City work sites
• Ensure all safety and environmental precautions are adhered to
• Use diagnostic programs to identify problems and troubleshoot fleet issues
• Perform repairs and overhauls on various components including engines, brakes, transmission, differentials, axles, hydraulic controls, pumps, compressors and electrical components
• Install and maintain vehicle mounted equipment
• Inspect and follow-up on work performed by the servicing staff to ensure adherence to quality standards and time constraints
• Inspect and test vehicles and equipment and report defects as required
• Perform mechanical brake inspections on private vehicles as requested by the client
• Complete related records and documents
• Perform preventive maintenance; check brakes, lights, doors, steering gear and general motor conditions
• Complete the required administrative procedures and forms to ensure proper recording and communication of work
• Enter work order data into Fleet Management System (M5) and check warranty related repair information
• Use Fleet Management System (M5) software to perform data entry and time entry
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Recognized Journeyman certificate in the trade of Automotive Service Technician
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's Licence (or provincial equivalent); Class 3 with Air Brake endorsement is preferred
• Hire is dependent upon an Enhanced Police Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement 
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a City Driver's permit and to be licensed by the Province of Alberta to do Commercial Vehicle Inspections (CVIP)
• Capable of competently using vehicle diagnostic computer programs
• Able to accurately enter data and information into a computer (AssetWorks M5 experience is an asset)
• Experience with and the ability to operate forklifts, overhead cranes, floor hoists and diagnostic equipment (electrical, hydraulic), etc.
• Committed to safety using occupational health and safety and environmental standards and procedures
• Capable of wearing and passing a respirator fit test
• Able to deliver service in a timely manner with challenges such as billing, materials supply and vendor support
• Experience with automotive electrical systems is an asset
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate, understand, read and write in English at a level needed to meet job-related task and safety requirements
• Capable of passing a job-related physical abilities evaluation and a City medical examination
• Embrace the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent and foster an environment that encourages others to do the same
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95.

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact [email protected]

1 permanent  and 1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Shift work is required

Salary Range: $42.077(Hourly); $87,856.780 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: PL/RA

Classification Title: Automotive Serv. Technician I
Posting Date: May 16, 2024
Closing Date: May 30, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 2 - Permanent and Temporary Positions Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)

Edmonton (/ˈɛdməntən/ ED-mən-tən) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region. The city anchors the northern end of what Statistics Canada defines as the "CalgaryEdmonton Corridor", a region spanning between Edmonton and the city of Calgary, Albertas largest city, which includes the many smaller municipalities between the two.[14]
As of 2021, Edmonton had a city population of 1,010,899 and a metropolitan population of 1,418,118, making it the fifth-largest city[15][16] and sixth-largest metropolitan area (CMA) in Canada.[17][18] Edmonton is both the northernmost city and metropolitan area in North America to have a population of over one million.[19] A resident of Edmonton is known as an Edmontonian.