Truck Coach Technician Apprentice Technician 701
Truck Coach Technician Apprentice Technician 701
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Job Description
Job Number: 701
Job Type:FullTime
Job Category: Transportation
Department: Transit Fleet
Division: Transportation Services
Hours of Work: 40
Shifts: various shifts
Locations: Kitchener and Cambridge
Union:Unifor 4304
Salary Range: $39.36$42.23 per hour
About Us!
The Region of Waterloo is a thriving diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Home to over 674000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by ourStrategic PlanGrowing with Care we focus on equity inclusion and sustainability. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents while our core values emphasize caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.
Dish with One Spoon Wampum:
Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum a treaty guiding our commitment to:
- Recognizing our shared humanity and land
- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping the dish clean
This agreement underpins our vision mission and core values and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.
The Role
Maintains and repairs buses specialized vehicles and other support vehicles/equipment.
If hired as an apprentice will be registered with the Ontario Ministry of Skills and Development and sign a written Apprenticeship Agreement with the Region. All work performed by apprentices are in accordance with Ministry regulations.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Maintains and repairs buses and vehicles (e.g. diesel gaspowered vans service trucks).
- Repairs and maintains Cummins engines ZF transmissions and driveline components; performs repairs and diagnostics on Voith ZF and Allison transmissions.
- Repairs and performs diagnostics of MAN and ZF rear and front axles and related driveline and suspension parts.
- Performs diagnostics of electrical systems and components using a laptop computer.
- Identifies parts creates parts lists and orders/receives parts from the stockroom.
- Performs MTO and preventive maintenance inspections; completes related reports (e.g. repairs needed) and submits to supervisor.
- Exchanges information with Fleet staff regarding repairs.
- Answers phone/radio and relays messages as required.
- Safely handles and cares for tools laptop and vehicles.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and skill acquired through a valid Ontario College of Trades 310T Truck & Coach Technician Certificate.
- We will also consider Truck & Coach Technician Apprentices 1 4th year as well as applicants holding a 310S Automotive Technician Certificate with 5 years of journeyperson experience and a willingness to obtain a 310T Truck & Coach Certificate.
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies procedures and legislation related to vehicle servicing (e.g. health and safety WHMIS Highway Traffic Act).
- Knowledge of onboard vehicle computerized equipment and test equipment (e.g. heating ventilation air conditioning systems Vehicle MultiPlexing (PLC VBEA Dinex) prolink) and test procedures. Knowledge of diagnostics and repair of Voith ZF and Allison transmissions.
- Ability to work independently (subject to review by supervisor) and refer to supervisor for indepth repairs repairs that could result in major costs and when ordering costly parts for increasing inventory compliment.
- Skill using a laptop computer to perform systems diagnostics.
- Must possess all hand tools applicable to the trade and ensure they are of good quality and maintained in safe operating condition.
- Must have a valid G drivers license satisfactory driving record and ability to attain a DZ drivers license within probationary period or have a valid DZ drivers license and satisfactory driving record upon hire.
- Must provide an acceptable criminal and judicial matters check for bondability.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and participate as an effective team member.
- Ability to read and follow maintenance manuals parts books wiring diagrams and inspection procedures. Ability to write MTO and preventive maintenance inspection reports.
- Ability to support and project the Regions values.
The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive barrierfree recruitment and selection process. At the Region we respect encourage and celebrate our diversity. The Region of Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Alternate formats of this document are available upon request. Please contact the Service First Contact Centre at phone numberTTY numberto request an alternate format.
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive only those candidates selected for an interview with be contacted through email. Please check your spam or junk folder occasionally as some candidates have noticed our emails in those folders (Gmail and Hotmail in particular).
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
