About the Township of Muskoka Lakes

Work where others vacation. Nestled in the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Township of Muskoka Lakes delivers an exceptional quality of life without the big city stresses. This premier outdoor recreation region is home to welcoming small communities and supports a four-season lifestyle – providing more time for family and personal pursuits, and the opportunity to live and work in the same stunning environment, all within a 2.5-hour drive from Toronto.

Why Join Our Team

The culture at the Township of Muskoka Lakes is upbeat, positive and collaborative. Working for a municipality offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on your community.The Township of Muskoka Lakes is dedicated to providing a professional, safe, and inclusive workplace where employees are supported to achieve their full potential.

The Township of Muskoka Lakes strives to be an employer of choice for strong talent dedicated to serving our community, and offers the following:

• 100% employer-matched defined benefit pension plan with OMERS.

• Competitive wages and a well-rounded employer-paid benefits package including dental, health, wellness, long-term and short-term disability.

• Support for paid time off, including sick and vacation time, an overtime bank option, and 12 paid public holidays.

• Shift premiums, call-in pay and daily overtime are available to support extended hours.

• Paid internal and external training and development opportunities.

• Staff recognition and appreciation programs.

• Interesting, varied work with the opportunity to gain experience across multiple disciplines.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Fleet Foreman and under the support of the Manager of Public Works, this role works with one other mechanic to support the needs of the municipality. Upgrading/training available for those who are interested in obtaining their Emergency Vehicle Technician certification (EVT).

Summary Of 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.

Qualifications 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.

Accommodations If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process.

Freedom of Information Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.