Mechanic - Lead Hand

Department/Division:
Fleet Operations / Transit

Location:

On-Site (Stratford, ON) Duties:

Reporting to the Manager of Fleet Operations, the Mechanic-Leadhand whileact as the first point of contact as well as performs maintenance and repairsof Transit vehicles and City of Stratford vehicles and equipment.

Inspect and repair damaged and malfunctioning transit vehicles and equipment by diagnosing, repairing or replacing damaged and defective parts.

Inspect and repair damaged and malfunctioning City of Stratford vehicles and equipment by diagnosing, repairing or replacing damaged and defective parts.

Perform all maintenance and repair of Transit and City of Stratford vehicles and equipment, including diagnosis and correction of problems with diesel and/or gasoline engines, automatic transmissions, brakes, steering and other vehicle components in accordance with prescribed procedures.

Coordinates with sales representatives, staff and other external contacts.

Adjusts equipment, repairs or replaces defective parts, components or systems using hand or power tools.

Fabricates parts when necessary.

Maintains garage equipment and PM schedules.

Repair gas, diesel and propane equipment.

Receives daily work orders.

Order parts and keeps inventory, repair and maintenance records.

Supports, monitors and performs vehicle inspections in accordance with provincial,municipal requirements to ensure completed safely and inline with City policy.

Move all types of equipment in and out of work area in a safe manner.

Responds to driver inquiries in a timely manner.

Responds to emergency calls when vehicle breaks down while in service.

Deals with sales people or vehicle representatives.

Prepare and maintain written work records such as parts lists and inspection sheets and maintain acccurate records and completion of tasks .

Ensuring work is carried out in a safe and timely manner..

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Secondary School Diploma.

Valid Ontario Truck and Coach Technician Certificate of Qualifications (31OT).

Valid Automotive Service Technician Certificate of Qualification (31OS) is an asset.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, familiar with electronic diagnosis equipment.

Valid Driver’s License (Class B CZ) with good driving record.

Ability to work according to designated shifts.

Able to perform heavy lifting with various levels of standing, climbing, sitting,crouching.

Must be prepared to update qualifications and attend training seminars.

The City of Stratford is not using Artificial Intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process.

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

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