Journeyperson - Mechanic

City of Regina•Regina, SK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing journeyperson level duties in the mechanical service, maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles, heavy duty equipment and agricultural/industrial equipment and other associated equipment. This position reports to the Coordinator, Fleet Maintenance. The City of Regina has three separate garages, a light truck / agricultural garage, a heavy truck garage and a heavy equipment garage.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Journeypersons Certificate in one of the following trades: Truck and Transport, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Agricultural Machinery Technician or Automotive Service Technician.
A minimum of two (2) years experience in their respective mechanical trade at the journeyperson level.
Knowledge of fuel, air brakes, electrical, hydraulic, lubricating, cooling, ignition, injection, transmission and differential systems.
Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine systems.
Ability to effectively use all testing and diagnostic equipment.
Ability to perform difficult mechanical repairs without technical direction or supervision.
Ability to read and interpret related technical information and complete required reports.
Ability to direct, train and provide support to other Tradespersons and apprentices.
Ability to plan and organize work, along with communicating effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, team members, co-workers, suppliers and the general public.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team exercising sound judgement and decision making.
Able to perform work of a physical nature in all types of weather conditions.
Demonstrated skill to accurately diagnose and repair mechanical defects in all types of truck and truck-mounted equipment.
Must possess a set of mechanics tools as required in the trade.
Must possess or be eligible to obtain certification as an SGI Inspection Technician (for heavy truck garage).
Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid class 1A drivers license (for heavy truck garage).
Proof of education is required.

Responsibilities

Inspects, maintains, overhauls, and services all types of trucks and specialized bodies and equipment.
Performs assessments and/or conduct tests to determine vehicle and equipment problems.
Performs repairs to all vehicle/equipment systems (hydraulics, brakes, diesel/gas engines including injection systems, Allison automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, drive lines, cooling, electrical, etc.).
Performs SGI Safety Inspections on heavy trucks.
Assesses condition of vehicle parts and components and submits replacement order lists.
Conducts operational and/or road testing of completed repairs and final adjustments to meet equipment performance standards.
Trains, assists and supervises other tradespersons including apprentices as required.
Performs related work as required.