PENSION/BENEFITS

• The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension
• Extended Health Benefits
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Medical

JOB SUMMARY: 

Perform all aspects of vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair pertaining to the Transit Commission fleet. Undertake diagnosis, preventative maintenance, repairs, safety inspections, and other related maintenance duties. Input information into fleet management systems and databases with accuracy. Must stay current with new/changing technologies, equipment, and materials to perform Transit Commission fleet repairs. May be required to operate vehicles up to 11,000 kg. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and forklift according to the Highway Traffic Act, Public Commercial Vehicle Act (PCVA), and Transit guidelines.

EDUCATION: 

• 310T Truck and Coach mechanic certification.
• Holding a current Class “C” license with airbrake endorsement or the ability to obtain.
• Experience working with Detroit Diesel and Allison Transmission power packages, DDEC, ATEC, Cummins and Voith electronic controls and Cummins and Voith power packages. 
• 5 years’ experience repairing heavy trucks and/or buses.
• Experience with transit buses and highway coaches would be an asset.

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS:

• Must own a full complement of hand tools.
• Able to work shifts and variable hours. 
• Able to handle the physical demands of the job.
• Able to work outside and in all weather conditions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to wear the required personal protective equipment and use appropriate safety equipment to complete job tasks in a safe manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repairs all Commission owned vehicles including, diesel and gasoline engines, brakes, transmissions, tires, etc. 
• Operates computerized diagnostic equipment including printer and conducts road tests to determine vehicle repairs required. 
• Performs daily running repairs and scheduled maintenance inspections.
• Performs service calls, repairing vehicles on-site as needed to transport to garage.
• Operates cutting and welding equipment as needed.
• Familiar with pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems (transmissions, fluid fans).
• Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic equipment on transit vehicles; checks, repairs, and replaces pumps, valves, oil, and related parts.
• Performs semi-annual and annual inspections as per the Ministry of Transportation Motor Vehicle Inspection Station Guidelines.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of equipment & procedures. Attends training sessions, reviews manuals, etc.
• Performs other similar and related duties to this position, as assigned.

Please visit our website at Employment Opportunities - Niagara Region Transit [https://nrtransit.ca/about-niagara-transit/employment-opportunities/] to view the full job description.