Certified Automotive Service Technician

City of Windsor•Windsor, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Windsor is seeking a Certified Automotive Service Technician to join their Operations department. This role involves carrying out all functions of a fully certified technician or apprentice, maintaining and completing repair records using a computerized fleet management system, and performing preventive maintenance, diagnostic investigations, and repairs. The position also requires maintaining compliance with provincial safety legislation, fostering positive relationships with customers and staff, and adhering to the Corporation's Health and Safety Program. Apprentices will perform duties relevant to their current license while apprenticing for another.

Requirements

Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency.
Must be in possession of a current Certificate of Qualification in Truck and Coach Technician and a Certificate of Qualification in Automotive Service Technician from the Ministry of Education or appropriate governing body.
Must have an additional two (2) years experience over the above-noted Certificate of Qualifications.
Must hold and maintain, as a condition of employment, a current, valid and lawful Class ‘D’ Driver’s Licence with a ‘Z’ endorsement OR must attain a current, valid and lawful Class ‘D’ Driver’s License with a ‘Z’ endorsement in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purpose of operating a City of Windsor vehicle within the probationary/confirmation period and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
Must attend night or weekend courses at community colleges or otherwise.
Must be familiar with current Provincial safety legislation and Corporate policies and procedures.
Must be able to work all three (3) shifts (days, afternoons and midnights), as scheduled.
Must be a Multi-Certificate holder of ICE-P/ICE-NG OR must attain as a condition of employment, an ICE-P/ICE-NG certificate within the probationary/confirmation period as recognized by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority.
Must have some ability in arc welding (MIG or stick) capable of using an oxy-acetylene torch for brazing, minor welding and cutting.
Must be capable of troubleshooting and road testing own repairs to meet Ministry of Transportation safety and roadworthiness.
Must be capable of filing out comprehensive forms and report as required by trade.
Must complete a post-offer agility test in an effort to assist the successful candidate in completing the position tasks safely and to aid in minimizing injuries on the job.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to applicants possessing both Certifications of Qualifications.

Responsibilities

Carrying out all functions of a fully Certified Automotive Service Technician and/or Apprentice.
Maintaining and completing manual and computerized records of repairs as required by a computerized fleet management system.
Carrying out related work as directed including preventive maintenance, diagnostic investigations, service, mandatory and statutory maintenance and repair.
Maintaining compliance with current Provincial safety legislation.
Maintain amiable relations with customers, the public and fellow staff.
Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
Will perform other related duties as required.
The Apprentice will perform duties for the applicable license they possess (either Automotive Service Technician – 310S or Truck and Coach Technician – 310T), while apprenticing on the license for which they are not fully certified.