Skilled Labourer - Civic Fleet Maintenance (Term)

Position Summary

This position will assist Mechanics in garage functions; cleaning vehicles; maintaining shop equipment; ensuring the shops are tidy and organized, along with assisting the fleet parts department. This position reports to the Trades Coordinator.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Picks up and delivers various parts and vehicles; performs an assortment of cleaning and tidying duties; provides assistance to mechanics, battery boosting; maintains garage area, sweeps and washes floors and ensures areas clear of oil and debris; maintains and  cleans shop tools;
• Moves fleet vehicles to bring in/out of shop and yard, delivers vehicles and equipment for repairs; cleans exterior and interior of vehicles.
• Determine and order parts and materials necessary for the maintenance of equipment under the direction of the Journeyperson, Coordinator or Supervisor.
• Maintain good working relationship with fellow workers and supervisors.
• Perform general orders as directed from the Supervisor, Coordinator or Crew Lead with little supervision.
• Assists the Journeyperson in routine preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment including turf maintenance equipment, light automotive vehicles and agricultural/industrial equipment.
• Provide direction and training to other employees assigned as required.
• Maintain repair records both manually and in a computer work order system.
• Follow all rules and regulations as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.
• Performs other similar and related duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Typically, the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through Grade 12 (Twelve) or General Education Development (GED)
• Experience in a garage environment will be considered an asset.
• Practical experience using computerized work order systems utilized in the areas of fleet services will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to provide direction and training to other employees who may be assigned as helpers.
• Ability to take courses and training as provided by the City of Regina to improve employee’s abilities and move towards operating equipment or supervision as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external customer relations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform heavy physical work of a physical nature on a daily basis over sustained periods.
• Ability to learn and operate new equipment and successfully obtain certification.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements, programs, practices and ability to implement healthy and safe working practices.
• Ability to work in a team environment in order to meet work unit/Department performance objectives and goals
• Ability to apply a results-oriented approach to fleet maintenance operations that aligns resources with work unit/Department objectives

Working/Other Conditions

• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license.
• A valid Class 3 Licence with an “A” Endorsement will be considered an asset. Or will be eligible to obtain within 90 days.
• Must obtain and be able to obtain the necessary permits and certifications to operate equipment as required.
• Must be able and willing to perform work of a physical nature in field environments and inclement conditions.
• Must have or be able to obtain certification in Fall Protection, Confined Space, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), First-aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Overhead Crane and other training certifications.
• Must be physically fit to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Including prolonged standing and the ability to lift up to 70lbs/32kg.
• May be required to work shift and/or irregular hours.
• Must possess or be able to obtain certification as a Forklift Operator.