310T - Transit Mechanic Full-time Job
Maintenance & Repair MississaugaJob Details
Number of Positions: 8
Closing Date: 06/30/2024
Job Summary
Do you want to help move people across the city? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? MiWay is looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for to perform quality mechanical and electrical repairs on transit buses and non-revenue fleet vehicle. If that’s you, then come on board! Help the public get where they need to be, by becoming a Transit Mechanic with MiWay.
Why Work for MiWay?
- Start with MiWay as a Full-Time Permanent
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits package with pension (OMERS Retirement Savings Plan);
- Starting Rate: $44.48 Per hour + Additional pay:
- Sunday Shift Premium
- Afternoons Shift Premium
- Night Shift Premium
- Tool Allowance
- And much more..
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform vehicle maintenance and repairs to ensure vehicles are safe for our customers
- Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair, including the repair of brakes suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches, and other repairs accurately.
- Ensure work orders are completed properly and accurately. Maintain records of all maintenance work completed, including parts and supplies used.
- Complete preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections as per NSC11B, and semi-annual maintenance inspections.
- Perform maintenance and repairs to the Transit fleet as set forth by the policy of the Fleet Maintenance Section
- in the use of lap top computers to diagnose electrical and electronic system faults
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components using hand and power tools
- Test and adjust units to specifications for proper performance
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed.
- Work independently with minimum supervision
- Undertake road call diagnosis and repair
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- The successful candidate must hold a valid - Truck and Coach Technician (310T) certificate and maintain it in good standing, demonstrating expertise in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical issues.
- Must have a valid G Driver’s License; D or C Ontario Driver’s License with a “Z” endorsement is preferred with a Driving Abstract acceptable to the city.
- A preferred asset would be a current Ontario Government Certificate of Qualifications Automotive Service Technician (310S) as well.
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, afternoons, days, and stat holidays with various off days
Additional Skills
- Experience with electronic multiplexed Heavy Duty diesel engine and automatic transmission vehicles is preferred
- Ability and willingness to stay current with new technologies and equipment to perform bus repairs
- Additional courses in the mechanic’s trade will be an asset
- Familiarity with computerized work orders preferred
- Knowledge of the O.H. & S. Act and Regulations, including WHMIS, and the Ministry of Transportation Highway Traffic Act is preferred
- Working experience in a Unionized environment is an asset
- Must be able to read electrical schematics
- Must have experience Must be proficient in the use of electronic diagnostic readers
- Must be able to able to meet reasonable time expectancy in performing assigned duties
- Provide all necessary hand tools and personal protective equipment to perform the necessary repairs
Hourly Rate/Salary: 44.48
Hours of Work: 40
Work Location: Mississauga Transit
Department/Division/Section: T&W/Transportation&Works Dept , T&W/Mississauga Transit , MT Maintenance
Non-Union/Union: Transit