Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Full-Time

Description

Position Title: Truck & Transport Mechanic 
Classification: Trades - Journeyperson
Department: Fleet
Salary: $31.87 hour
Location: Public Works East - Glace Bay
Reporting To: Manager, Fleet
Bargaining Unit: CUPE 759
STATUS: Union - Outside Bargaining Unit CUPE Local 759

JOB SCOPE: Performs a variety of skilled or semi-skilled tasks associated with the operation, maintenance, and repair of municipal equipment.  Inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical, electronic and CAN Data bus systems and components of vehicles. Travel between various work sites may be required.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Performs the required labor, and may direct others, in the installation, operation, repair and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, tools and equipment.
• Provides direction, advice to assigned employees.
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment necessary for the completion of assigned tasks. This includes but is not limited to hand tools, power tools, compressors, mowers, tapping machines, pumps, generators, tamper, plate compactor, motorized equipment, pavement cutting equipment, forklifts. 
• Drives trucks of various sizes, for road testing and verifying complaints.
• Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and provides both verbal and written reports of equipment conditions.
• Assesses assigned tasks for labor, material and equipment needs. Acts necessarily to acquire the labor, material, and equipment. Maintains records and prepares reports regarding assigned tasks.
• Ensures assigned work is completed in compliance with appropriate regulations, standards, and within accepted industry practice.
• Troubleshoots assigned equipment or systems to determine appropriate courses of action to remedy problems.
• Advises supervision with regards to issues within area of expertise.
• Performs housekeeping chores to keep work area clean and tidy condition.
• Performs all duties in compliance with established safety practices, policies, and regulations.  Will need good typing skills, and knowledge of electronic work order systems.  Strong PC skills, for service programing and updating software for service applications.  
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:(Must include copies of the items listed below)

• Grade 12 or GED equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Drivers License.
• Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Truck & Transport Mechanic Certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of heavy-duty truck computer analysis for North American vehicles.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Truck & Transport Mechanic or related disciplines.
• A criminal record check is required as a condition of employment.
• A medical assessment, including but not limited to vision and hearing tests may be required.  Medical assessment must show the capacity of performing tasks of the classification. This will occur at a later date.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Emergency First Aid/Level A CPR & AED Training.
• WHMIS/GHS 2015.
• Safe Forklift Operator Training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for an extended period.
• Ability to work independently.
•  Ability to work safely.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Skill in operation of small tools.
• Skill in the operation of motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, and procedures used in the practice of the trade.
• Some knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, and procedures used in the maintenance, operation and repair of municipal equipment and infrastructure. 
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other employees. 

PLEASE NOTE: A copy of your Grade 12 or equivalent, Valid Class 5 Drivers License, and Valid NS Department of Education Journeyperson Ticket for Truck & Transport Mechanic must be provided with your application.

Location Information

Community

Sydney

County

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Province

Nova Scotia

Country

Canada

Opportunity Information

Employer

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

NOC Code

Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (72410)

Experience Required

Yes

Available Openings

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Pay Type

Hourly

Pay Period

To be Determined

Remuneration Per Pay Period

$31.87/hour

Estimated Weekly Hours

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Start Date

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End Date

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Language

English

Posted on

January 14th 2025

Expires

February 13th 2025