Journeyperson - Mechanic

Description

• Performs SGI Safety Inspections on heavy trucks.
• Conducts operational and/or road testing of completed repairs and final adjustments to meet equipment performance standards.
• 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.)
• Trains, assists and supervises other tradespersons including apprentices as required.
• Performs assessments and/or conduct tests to determine vehicle and equipment problems.
• Assesses condition of vehicle parts and components and submits replacement order lists.
• Inspects, maintains, overhauls, and services all types of trucks and specialized bodies and equipment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine systems.
• Ability to effectively use all testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to plan and organize work, along with communicating effectively in oral and written form.
• The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through 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, combined with a minimum two (2) years experience in their respective mechanical trade at the journeyperson level.
• Demonstrated skill to accurately diagnose and repair mechanical defects in all types of truck and truck-mounted equipment.
• 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.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain certification as an SGI Inspection Technician (for heavy truck garage).
• Knowledge of fuel, air brakes, electrical, hydraulic, lubricating, cooling, ignition, injection, transmission and differential systems.
• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Ability to direct, train and provide support to other Tradespersons and apprentices.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid class 1A drivers license (for heavy truck garage).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, team members, co-workers, suppliers and the general public.
• Proof of education is required.
• Ability to read and interpret related technical information and complete required reports.
• The employee will be required to work both inside and outside year round. Shift work will be required. May be assigned to work in any of the following functional areas of mechanics: Heavy Truck, Light Equipment, and Heavy Duty.
• Must possess a set of mechanics tools as required in the trade.
• Ability to perform difficult mechanical repairs without technical direction or supervision.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance