DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the Working Foreman, maintains and repairs Municipal vehicles and equipment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

1. Clean, repair, rebuild, paint, and weld City vehicles and equipment, including, but not limited to, engines (gas, diesel, natural gas, propane), transmissions, hydraulics, drive train, wheels, steering, brakes, body and frame;
2. Implement preventative maintenance programmes, as described by the Motor Vehicle Inspection Manual and the City of Terrace, and conduct Commercial Vehicle Inspections on City vehicles and equipment;
3. Maintain a clean and orderly shop, tools and service-related equipment;
4. Use gas and electric welding equipment to perform metal fabrication;
5. Arrange purchase and pickup of parts, as required;
6. Assist in job estimates and control of costs;
7. Test drive equipment including, but not limited to, loader and plow/sander trucks, and other City equipment, as required;
8. Verify time sheets, maintain vehicle log books and other records, as required;
9. Respond to call-outs, as per the Collective Agreement;
10. Instruct others in equipment operation and maintenance;
11. Other duties, as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Secondary school graduation;
2. Minimum of five years' related experience;
3. Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic or Red Seal Commercial Transport Mechanic;
4. B.C. Inspector's Authorization Number for Commercial Vehicle Inspection Programme;
5. Ability to operate related equipment;
6. Good working knowledge of welding and metal fabrication;
7. Good physical condition and able to perform heavy manual labour;
8. Supervisory experience;
9. Must provide own hand tools;
10. Good working knowledge of WorkSafe BC Regulations, as relates to the work involved;
11. First Aid training;
12. Ability to work independently and to accomplish tasks and assignments;
13. Ability to deal effectively with co-workers and the public;
14. Good written and oral communication skills;
15. Valid Class 3 B.C. Driver's Licence, with air brakes endorsement.

The above statement is a general description of the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.