Reporting to the General Manager of Infrastructure and Community Services, the Town is seeking a Full-Time Mechanic. The primary role of this position is hands on servicing of light duty vehicles and equipment. Duties also include fleet maintenance activities which include; preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing, new vehicle fleet commissioning, decommissioning of municipal fleet assets, special modifications, coordinating warranty and repairs for a fleet housing of a wide variety of municipal vehicles, heavy equipment, small engines including emergency generator and ancillary equipment.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Conduct day to day operational activities of fleet management, both hands on and through coordination of external service providers/vendors.;
- Assist with the planning and development of annual budgets for assigned areas;
- Maintain inventory control and a life cycle plan of assigned assets;
- Develop and monitor vehicle and equipment maintenance programs;
- Maintain detailed records and prepare reports related to equipment inspection, repairs, and service;
- Schedule inspections, maintenance and repairs on town owned equipment and fleet vehicles;
- Administrative duties including maintaining a database consisting of all municipal fleet assets and maintenance records;
- Interpret and implement policies and procedures, provincial and federal guidelines and regulations, environmental provisions, including but not limited to Occupational Health & Safety;
- Ensure staff are trained and are following standard operating procedures in relation to maintenance requirements;
- Responsible for the inventory and stocking of parts, tools, oils, lubricants and shop supplies;
- Competent in operating vehicles and equipment in order to perform maintenance as required;
- Assist in coordination to develop and monitor shop and yard maintenance programs;
- Other duties and/or projects as required.
Requirements:
- Journeyman Automotive Mechanic and/or Heavy Equipment Mechanic Certificate, recognized in the province of AB;
- Thorough knowledge of vehicle and heavy equipment repair practices, procedures, and preventative maintenance requirements;
- Extensive experience of repairs and maintenance related to automotive or heavy equipment;
- A valid Class 3 Alberta Operator’s License with Air Brakes Endorsement (Q);
- Physical ability and dexterity to perform a variety of manual tasks (heavy lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, and climbing); work is often performed with exposure to outdoor elements;
- Excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills, with the ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing are essential, proficient mathematical skills;
- Supervisory experience in a municipal environment will be considered an asset;
- Good working knowledge and use of various software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel;
- Standard First Aid and WHMIS certification.
Submit resume and cover letter quoting “Journeyman Mechanic—Competition 202019” to:
Human Resources, Town of Morinville
10125-100 Avenue, Morinville, AB T8R 1L6
Email: hr@morinville.ca | Fax: 780-939-5633 | Web: www.morinville.ca
The Town of Morinville thanks all applicants for their interest; however,
only those under consideration will be contacted.
Additional Job Information:
Salary Range: Wage range of $37.44—$41.85 per hour, applied in accordance to the Collective Agreement. This position is included within the scope of the Town’s unionized setting (CUPE Local 2426) and is based on a 40 hour work week
Posted Date: Aug 05, 2020
Closing Date: Jul 31, 2020
Job ID: 202019