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Job Description
JOB TITLE: MECHANIC
DEPARTMENT: TRANSIT
POSTING NUMBER: 106662
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 4
JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent
HOURS OF WORK: 40hour workweek / shift work / variable hours
LOCATION: Brampton Transit Facility Clark Blvd
SALARY GRADE: 2
STARTING SALARY: $40.76 per hour
JOB TYPE: Union
POSTING DATE: April 21 2025
CLOSING DATE: May 5 2025
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Reporting to the Foreperson Vehicle Maintenance rebuilds/repairs all Transit vehicles and equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Repairs all Transit owned vehicles including diesel and gasoline engines brakes transmissions tires etc. Performs minor body and glass repairs as needed.
- Operates computerized diagnostic equipment including printer and conducts road tests to determine vehicle repairs required. Transports vehicles to/from outside repair facilities streets and roads etc.
- Performs daily running repairs and scheduled maintenance inspections.
- Performs service calls repairing vehicles onsite as needed to transport to garage.
- Operates cutting and welding equipment as needed.
- Familiar with air systems hydraulic systems (transmissions fluid fans).
- Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic equipment on transit vehicles; checks repairs and replaces pumps valves oil and related parts.
- Cleans vehicle body and engines to facilitate repairs. Installs decals mats safety and first aid equipment etc.
- Prepares list of required repair parts for the foreman.
- Modifies or fabricates equipment according to user Department specifications.
- Completes paperwork e.g. individual time sheets record of work performed inspection certificates etc.
- Maintains uptodate knowledge of equipment & procedures. Attends training sessions reviews manuals etc.
- Performs preventative maintenance/seasonal overhauls on all vehicles.
- Performs semi annual and annual inspections as per the Ministry of Transportation Motor Vehicle Inspection Station Guidelines.
- Performs other similar and related duties to this position as assigned.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
EDUCATION:
- Grade 12 education or equivalent secondary education as established by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS:
- 5 years experience repairing heavy trucks and/or buses.
- Experience with Transit buses and highway coaches would be an asset.
- Experience working with Detroit Diesel and Allison Transmission power packages DDEC ATEC Cummins and Voith electronic controls and Cummins and Voith power packages.
- A valid Ontario Truck & Coach Certificate 310T in good standing
- A current class CZ license in good standing or the ability to upgrade an existing class G drivers license to a class CZ license.
- A current forklift operators certificate or the ability to obtain a forklift operators certificate.
OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:
- Must own a full complement of hand tools.
- Able to work shifts and variable hours.
- Able to handle physical demands of the job.
- Able to work outside and in all weather conditions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environment.
- Able to wear required personal protective equipment and use appropriate safety equipment to complete job tasks in a safe manner.
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**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
Interview: Ourrecruitmentprocessmaybecompletedwith video conference technology.
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #105835 by May 5 2025and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required as a condition of employment to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
As part of the application process applicants will be invited to complete a selfidentification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey please select prefer not to answer as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity equity and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.
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