Certified Automotive Service Technician

at  City of Windsor

JOB POSTING #: 2024-0416

POSTING PERIOD: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 8:30 AM to Monday, September 9, 2024 at 4:30 PM
DEPARTMENT: Operations
UNION: C.U.P.E Local 82

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency; plus be in the possession of a current Certificate of Qualification in Truck and Coach Technician and a Certificate of Qualification in Automotive Service Technician from the Ministry of Education or appropriate governing body;
• Must have an additional two (2) years experience over the above-noted Certificate of Qualifications.
• OR Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, plus a current Certificate of Qualification in Truck and Coach Technician from the Ministry of Education; and must have an additional two (2) years experience over the above-noted Certificate of Qualifications and must be willing as a condition of employment to complete a Certificate of Qualification in Automotive Service Technician from the Ministry of Education as per the terms stated in Article 28 of the C.U.P.E Local 82 collective agreement.
• OR Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, plus a current Certificate of Qualification in Automotive Service Technician from the Ministry of Education; and must have an additional two (2) years experience over the above-noted Certificate of Qualifications and must be willing as a condition of employment to complete a Certificate of Qualification in Truck and Coach Technician from the Ministry of Education as per the terms stated in Article 28 of the C.U.P.E Local 82 collective agreement.
• Must hold and maintain, as a condition of employment, a current, valid and lawful Class ‘D’ Driver’s Licence with a ‘Z’ endorsement OR must attain a current, valid and lawful Class ‘D’ Driver’s License with a ‘Z’ endorsement in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purpose of operating a City of Windsor vehicle within the probationary/confirmation period and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
• Must attend night or weekend courses at community colleges or otherwise;
• Must be familiar with current Provincial safety legislation and Corporate policies and procedures;
• Must be able to work all three (3) shifts (days, afternoons and midnights), as scheduled;
• Must be a Multi-Certificate holder of ICE-P/ICE-NG OR must attain an ICE-P/ICE-NG certificate within the probationary/confirmation period as recognized by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority;
• Knowledge of aerial equipment with electric over hydraulic operation; advanced automotive electronics; computer control systems on Engine Management; fuel injection, computer control ignition and Body Management System would be an asset;
• Must have some ability in arc welding (MIG or stick) capable of using an oxy-acetylene torch for brazing, minor welding and cutting;
• Must be capable of troubleshooting and road testing own repairs to meet Ministry of Transportation safety and roadworthiness;
• Must be capable of filing out comprehensive forms and report as required by trade;
• Knowledge in diesel engines with at least three (3) years experience maintaining heavy equipment and trucks would be an asset;
• Knowledge of complex industrial and mobile hydraulic equipment and systems and automatic transmissions including Allison and diesel engines would be an asset;
• Must complete a post-offer agility test in an effort to assist the successful candidate in completing the position tasks safely and to aid in minimizing injuries on the job;
• Preference will be given to applicants possessing both Certifications of Qualifications;
• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a heavy level of work.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS ACT, 2005 AND THE ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE, THE CITY OF WINDSOR WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS THROUGHOUT THE RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND/OR ASSESSMENT PROCESS TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES. IF SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND/OR ASSESSMENT PROCESS, PLEASE INFORM THE CITY OF WINDSOR HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF OF THE NATURE OF ANY ACCOMMODATION(S) THAT YOU MAY REQUIRE IN RESPECT OF ANY MATERIALS OR PROCESSES USED TO ENSURE YOUR EQUAL PARTICIPATION.

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DUTIES:

Reporting to Fleet Supervisors, carries out all functions of a fully Certified Automotive Service Technician and/or Apprentice, maintains and completes manual and computerized records of repairs as required by a computerized fleet management system; carries out related work as directed including preventive maintenance, diagnostic investigations, service, mandatory and statutory maintenance and repair; complies with current Provincial safety legislation.. Maintain amiable relations with customers, the public and fellow staff. Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program. Will perform other related duties as required.

APPRENTICE DUTIES:

The Apprentice will perform duties for the applicable license they possess (either Automotive Service Technician – 310S or Truck and Coach Technician – 310T), while apprenticing on the license for which they are not fully certified.