Responsibilities

• Conduct regular maintenance, diagnosis and inspection and perform the appropriate repairs to all Township vehicles and equipment to ensure safe, optimal operating conditions in accordance with Township policy/guidelines, Ministry of Transportation guidelines and legislative standards. Ensure overall effective, efficient, and safe operation of vehicles and equipment.

• Prepare vehicles and equipment for seasonal work changes, including attaching/removing equipment (e.g., plows, wings, brooms, grader blades, etc.); perform maintenance work on vehicles and equipment.

• Provide ongoing coordination and scheduling for vehicle and equipment servicing, preventative maintenance plans, annual safety certificates, ensuring that all required documentation and detailed records are maintained for each vehicle and piece of equipment. Assist in the development of and comply with preventative maintenance checklists. Ensure that vehicle and equipment appearance is maintained.

• Maintenance and repair of onboard vehicle and equipment computerized systems, electrical systems, hydraulic, air and brake systems.

• Coordinate and attend vehicle and equipment fleet field assistance to disabled/faulty vehicles and equipment as required.

• Liaise with various dealers/manufacturers services, parts, and sales representatives, on a variety of maintenance and repair issues and in sourcing parts and new equipment.

• Comply with environmental legislation mandating emission reduction on engines to ensure yearly emission tests are passed and licenses are renewed.

• Complete small engine (e.g., chainsaws, compactors, pumps, etc.) maintenance and repair.

• Conduct regular inspections of municipal vehicles and equipment; perform preventative and predictive maintenance on all Township fleet trucks, mobile and stationary equipment including heavy vehicles. Perform tasks and/or major/minor repairs, as required; certify and record the completion of provincial inspection requirements.

• Conduct regulatory commercial vehicle inspections of vehicles per the Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration System (CVOR), National Safety Code and Highway Traffic Act. Ensure license/ownership/insurance documentation is current and in the appropriate vehicles.

• Maintain service logs/records of vehicles and equipment, and schedule servicing of same.

• Update fleet inventories, fleet assessments, time, and parts allocation through electronic/computerized programs.

• Maintain automotive fleet related parts/shop inventory; order and replenish stock levels and supplies; maintain accurate record-keeping/control of parts; record work accomplishments, resources used, and time spent to appropriate vehicles/equipment.

• Maintain a safe and clean workshop environment, ensure all shop tools and equipment are properly inspected, maintained and in good/safe working condition.

• Work in compliance with the Highway Traffic Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, applicable legislation, regulations, statutes and departmental policies/procedures/practices and operational guidelines. Ensure that all necessary personal protective equipment (e.g., safety boots, hard hat, reflective vest, gloves, hearing protection, eye protection, etc.) are used and are maintained in good condition.

• Perform other related duties, as assigned, that are in accordance with job responsibilities and/or necessary departmental or corporate objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.

• Valid Certificate of qualification in Truck and Coach Technician (310T), or Automotive Service Technician (310 S).

• The following certifications would be considered an asset: Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification (421A), Emergency Vehicle Technician certification (EVT), Small Engine Technician certification (435A), Alternate Fuels (Propane) Technician Certificate as issued by TSSA, Marine Engine Technician certification (435B), Turf Equipment Technician Certification (421C), Agricultural Equipment Technician Certification (425A), Electric Vehicle Technician training and certification.

• Five (5) year’s licensed experience repairing and maintaining heavy equipment. Demonstrated experience in the maintenance and repair of onboard vehicle and equipment computerized systems, electrical systems, hydraulic and air systems.

• Valid Class “DZ” driver’s license and current satisfactory abstract. Ability and willingness to travel within the community as required and to respond to major/emergency fleet breakdowns.

• Proficiency with the DriveON motor vehicle inspection software.

• Must be capable of operating municipal construction and maintenance equipment as it relates to job duties.

• Must be capable of working with a minimum amount of direct supervision.

• Must have the ability to write standard, legible service reports, read and understand service manuals.

• Must have working knowledge and understand the Provincial Health and Safety Legislation.