Automotive Technician

Posting ID: 21-32
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Full-time, 40 hours / week

This position has been deemed safety sensitive by the employer and as such
is subject to reasonable cause and post-incident drug and alcohol testing.

Department: Infrastructure & Planning
Classification Level: $81,806.40 - $102,294.40 / annum
Reports To: Manager, Fleet Services

Key Responsibilities Include:

The Automotive Technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining mobile and stationary equipment owned by the City of Leduc as assigned by the Manager, Fleet Services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic issues on various pieces of equipment

perform repairs to units in the field if required

provide training and mentoring to apprentices and co-workers on equipment diagnosis, repair and maintenance

source/order parts and supplies

maintenance of shop and yard as identified by supervisor

regular house cleaning duties related to shop maintenance

Requirements:

Experience:

minimum three (3) years’ work experience in the Automotive Technician trade

experience with maintenance and repair of heavy duty equipment and small engines is an asset

ability to operate/experience with a wide range of equipment

Municipal experience would be an asset

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Occupational Health & Safety Standards knowledge

ability to supply required tools to meet the demands of the position

the ability to test repaired equipment for proper performance to ensure that the work done meets manufacturer’s specifications and legislated regulations

possess superior interpersonal, public relations and verbal/written communication skills

Education:

Journeyman Automotive Technician

Class 2 driver’s license or the ability to obtain within the first year of employment with airbrake endorsement (at applicant’s expense)

possess or be able to possess a license to complete Commercial Vehicle Inspections

First Aid Certification

The successful applicant must have the ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends, with the future possibility of requirement to work shifts. Must be willing to provide a current Criminal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract as part of the hiring process.

Working Conditions:
This position is an out of office position with standing in work areas for prolonged periods of time and walking between areas and buildings may be required. The environment may have loud noise from equipment/machines at a level where ear protection is recommended.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! To apply, please visit our website at: www.leduc.ca/careers

Competition closes at 12:00 noon (MT) on June 16, 2021. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification level. Due to the high volume of resumes received, we are not able to respond to individual phone calls. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: June 03, 2021
Closing Date: June 16, 2021