Fleet Technician (Light)

The Role

Performs preventive maintenance, repair service, and emergency repairs to Regional vehicles/trucks and equipment, including safety inspections, analysis, and diagnosis of vehicle and equipment components and systems, as well as welding and fabrication of specialty items and equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs work received from Lead Hand, Fleet Technician (Light), supervisor, and Fleet Services Coordinator. Performs repairs and inspections of vehicles/trucks and equipment, as required. Uses test equipment to diagnose causes of equipment breakdown or inefficiency, including problems with electrical, transmission, engine, clutch. Advises Lead Hand/supervisor of delays and resolves problems where possible.
• Identifies defects requiring repair, confirms if still under warranty, and forwards warranty claims information to the Lead Hand/supervisor.
• Performs annual or semi-annual safety inspections for vehicles/trucks and equipment, per Ministry of Transportation requirements. Reports status to Lead Hand/supervisor and makes recommendations. Completes and signs inspection documentation.
• Performs safety inspections for used vehicle sale/purchases, per Ministry of Transportation requirements. Completes inspection documentation and signs inspection documentation.
• Performs repairs, using hand and power tools, to light equipment (e.g., motorcycles, utility trailers), vehicles (e.g., cars, vans, pick-ups), and trucks (e.g., dual wheel ambulances, bomb truck, band van).
• Performs repair services to vehicles/trucks and equipment as scheduled. Advises Lead Hand/supervisor of problems, and provides suggestions for safe operation of the vehicle/equipment based on current condition.
• Performs preventive/predictive maintenance as per schedule and Section guidelines, including mandatory/legislated, pre/post winter, and pre/post-season inspections.
• Performs welding of broken equipment pieces as required and fabrication of new equipment pieces for Regional fleet or shop, including platforms, cages, equipment covers, and framework.
• Participates in legislatively required training and/or regular on-going training regarding new vehicle technology and automotive diagnostic equipment, as required.
• Performs duties such as shop clean up, vehicle/equipment cleaning, shop equipment repairs, work area setup, and other related duties as assigned.
• Provides backup for other positions in the Section.
• Performs related duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the repair, maintenance and operation of light vehicles/trucks and equipment, related electronic control devices, fuel systems, brake systems, tires, suspension, alignment, emissions, and air conditioning systems, acquired through a Grade 12 education; Journeyperson status as an Automotive Service Technician (310S); and 4 years of experience working on light vehicles/trucks and equipment as an Automotive Service Technician with Journeyperson status.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with corporate policies, procedures, trade standards, and related legislation and guidelines (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ministry of Transportation).
• Ability to road test light vehicles/trucks and equipment; perform roadside repairs; lift equipment and parts weighing between 25 and 65 Kgs, and push and/or pull objects weighing a maximum of 200 Kgs to perform repairs and service.
• Analytical and problem solving skills to assist in the resolution of complex mechanical problems.
• Communication skills to provide maintenance instructions to operators; obtain information from sources to perform diagnoses; and participate as an effective team member.
• Ability to scan time into the Fleet Management System, create work orders, complete time sheets, and complete repair summaries and inspection documentation.
• Computer skills with ability to create/access data in the Fleet Management System; operate automotive computer diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to supply own full complement of good quality and safe mechanics' hand tools.
• Must have a valid class G driver’s license (or G2 with 3 years of driving experience) and acceptable driving record to operate Regional vehicles/trucks and equipment.
• Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.