Job ID #32141: Fleet Operations Assistant

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees.

Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #Be The Reason

• Job :
  Fleet Operations Assistant
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description  #: 1415
• Vacancy type:
  This posting is for an existing vacancy
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Summary Of Duties

Reports to the Superintendent, Fleet Service Garages, or designate. Provides non-technical shop, yards, stores, cleaning, parts, equipment movement, minor repair, and administrative support to Fleet Services garage operations. Maintains, moves, receives, stores and issues shop supplies and materials; assists licensed tradespersons with non-technical tasks; supports shop housekeeping, safety, environmental handling, tool control and inventory processes; and performs related duties as assigned.

GENERAL DUTIES

Shop, Yard and Facility Support

Cleans, sweeps, washes and maintains shop floors, service bays, offices, lunchrooms, washrooms, parts/storage areas, yards and surrounding areas at the Central Garage and satellite garage locations.

Maintains safe access through shop and yard areas, including clearing pathways, entrances, exits and work areas of snow, ice, dirt, debris, spills and other hazards.

Performs general housekeeping and organization of shop tools, equipment, supplies, parts, storage areas, bulk-fluid areas and work areas to support safe and efficient garage operations.

Maintains cleaning supplies and consumables, identifies low stock levels, and reports replenishment needs to the supervisor, designate, or inventory/parts staff.

Locks and secures shops, vehicles, equipment, gates, storage areas and assigned facilities as directed.

Assistance to Tradespersons and Garage Operations

Assists licensed mechanics, technicians, welders and other tradespersons with non-technical duties, including positioning, holding, moving, cleaning, staging, preparing and organizing parts, tools, materials and equipment.

Performs simple welding, cutting, bending, grinding, drilling, shaping and material preparation when assigned and where competent and trained to do so.

Removes and installs non-diagnostic or non-certification related components and accessories under direction, such as tailgates, plough assemblies, blades, guards, brackets, covers, panels, mirrors, wipers, lights or similar components, provided the work does not require trade certification or statutory inspection sign-off.

Assists with basic servicing tasks under direction, such as replenishing approved fluids, lubricants and shop consumables, and supporting preventative maintenance preparation where trained and authorized.

Assists with wheel, rim, tire, attachment or accessory handling and movement where appropriately trained and under the direction of qualified staff.

Steam cleans, pressure washes and washes packers, engines, undercarriages, equipment, attachments, shop equipment and components as directed.

Minor Repairs, Tools and Equipment

Performs minor repairs to buildings, appliances, tools and equipment, such as replacing light bulbs, cords, plugs, hoses, handles, guards or other minor components where permitted, trained and safe to do so.

Operates shop and power tools and equipment such as floor polishers, grinders, drills, saws, pressure washers, steam cleaners and other tools within training and safe operating limits.

Operates overhead cranes, hoists, mobile lifting devices, front-end loaders, forklifts and other yard/shop equipment where trained, certified, authorized and required.

Inspects assigned…