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JOB SUMMARY

The City of Ottawa has been named one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers, and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer for five consecutive years.  Fleet Services supports all City departments that rely on vehicles and equipment to deliver their services and operates out of nine garages located throughout the city.  We currently have openings for Vehicle & Equipment Technicians 1 (310S Mechanics) in our Fleet Maintenance and Technical Service Branch.  

All successful candidates must enroll (application submitted to Skilled Trades Ontario) in a 310T Truck & Coach Technician Apprenticeship through Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) within 15 business days of accepting their letter of offer. All candidates are expected to adhere to all lawful instructions, make every effort to acquire all skills identified in all relevant training standards, obtain written verification from Sponsor(s) and the Sponsor’s trainer(s), and fulfill all classroom training requirements. Failure to comply may result in suspension or revocation of the training agreement with STO.

The City of Ottawa is a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, committed to providing all employees with an opportunity to thrive. We support employees to learn, progress and grow with access to development opportunities like mentoring, coaching, job shadowing, special on-the-job assignments, leadership development, language training, job-specific training, and all required health and safety training.
Unionized with CUPE 503, the City offers an excellent employee benefits package and pension plan along with other benefits as listed below, to ensure that our employees and their families have access to the resources they need (as outlined in the CUPE 503 Collective Agreement):
•    Health, Dental and Vision Care benefits
•    Paid sick leave
•    Special leave 
•    Long term Disability
•    Life Insurance
•    Membership in OMERS pension fund with 100% Employer matching pension contributions
•    Employee and Family assistance programs that helps you and your family find solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges.
•    Progressive vacation time accrual based on length of service (3 weeks vacation to start that increases to 4 weeks after five years of continuous service and progressing up to a maximum of 7 weeks)
•    13 paid public holidays as listed in the Collective Agreement
•    Tools Allowance - $460 annually
•    Boots Allowance - $225 annually
•    Shift Premiums – an additional 7% hourly on qualified shifts as per the Collective Agreement
•    Overtime pay: any hours worked above the regular schedule are paid at a rate of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate as per the Collective Agreement
•    Paid Uniforms
•    Learning and development - Learning and development options include e-learning online resources, and in-class or virtual instructor-led courses.

JOB SUMMARY

Fleet Maintenance & Technical Services is responsible for: scheduled, unscheduled and emergency service; seasonal overhauls; vehicle commissioning/decommissioning; vehicle inspections and certifications; warranty monitoring; shop and specialty tool maintenance/management; maintenance of small equipment and special equipment such as fire, ambulance, ice resurfacing, turf, etc.; repair performance analysis; and Technical Services including specifying, acquiring, leasing and disposing of Municipal Fleet Vehicles.

You are responsible for performing a wide range of duties expected of a Vehicle and Equipment Technician 1, including, but not limited to, the following: conducting diagnostic inspections, performing general mechanical overhaul and repair work, and performing scheduled preventive daily maintenance inspections and repairs on vehicle system and components including, but not limited to, steering, suspension, electrical, ignition, fuel, emission control/exhaust and engine management, hydraulics, and vehicular climate control systems.  

You perform all maintenance and repairs to a wide variety of fleet vehicles systems and components including, but not limited to, vehicles powered by gas, diesel, propane or natural gas, tractors, graders, loaders, dozers, cranes, mowers, cars, heavy vehicles (up to 9000 Kilograms), and automotive associated equipment including, but not limited to, boilers and compressors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Automotive Service Technician 310S apprenticeship program of 7220 hours

Minimum of 2 years of experience within a Municipal Fleet or similar automotive environment 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• City policies and procedures affecting shop operations
• Considerable knowledge of the vehicle systems and the standard practices, safety issues, materials, tools, equipment and supplies to carry out maintenance operation
• Manual and electronic diagnostic equipment 
• Personal computers with ability to use the Fleet Management Information System
• Code of Conduct rules and policy
• Collective agreement
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Safe work practices of the trade including working at heights and the lifting of heavy objects
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Successful completion of a pre-employment ergonomic assessment is required
• Physically fit with stamina to perform the duties of the trade (which may include working in a standing position for long time)
• Able to work in uncomfortable or confined positions on occasion
• Able to lift and carry heavy parts and equipment safely
• Work independently with minimal direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a maintenance repair team 
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, service manuals, schematics, drawings, and work orders and any other documents used in the maintenance operation
• Ability make estimates of materials and time required to perform the work 
• Ability to proceed effectively with emergency work including on the road work with limited resources to provide maximum results and timelines
• Skill in the use of jacks, hoists, overhead cranes, lift trucks and mobile lifting devices
• Skill in the use of high-pressure gas and electric welding equipment (Mig. Arc. Bronze, steel, aluminum) to effect repairs as authorised under the technician license
• Possess analytical skills and be detail oriented
• Good manual dexterity and ability to work to close tolerances 
• Able to tolerate exposure to moderate amounts of noise, dust, grit, oil/grease, fumes, solvents, paints, lacquers, hot/sharp metals and surface finishing products
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with management, manufacturers and engineers to provide for problem solving and suggest corrections to problems found on specialized vehicles and equipment
• Ability to provide training and explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively
• Able to efficiently use, operate and maintain tools, precision measuring instrument, state-of-the-art automotive diagnostic and test equipment to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance 
• Possess sound judgement 
• Use initiative to meet deadlines
• Flexible, adaptable and able to accept constructive criticism
• Provide own hand and air tools relating to the trade (SAE & Metric as required) according to provisions of the collective agreement 
• Able to work a variety of scheduled shifts, including weekends, on-call, evening and nights, as per the collective agreement