Temporary Mechanic Foreman, Municipal Services
(Full-time/Temporary - 6 months with possibility of extension)
The City of Summerside is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Mechanic Foreman within our Municipal Services department. Working closely with the Operations Supervisor, the Mechanic Foreman will primarily be responsible for the preventative maintenance of the fleet of equipment in the Public Works department.
Reporting to: Operations Supervisor or designate
Key Responsibilities:
Repairing, servicing, overhauling, reconditioning and testing a variety of automotive equipment such as automobiles, trucks, tractors, compressors, rollers, front end loaders, backhoes, snow blowers, mowers and other equipment owned and operated by the City.
Using a variety of hand tools and equipment in the repairs of the above.
Operating hoists, jacks, boring and grinding machines and testing equipment.
Supervising the work of helpers and servicemen and assisting in the training of apprentices in the mechanical field.
Identifying and solving mechanical problems for all City departments.




Maintaining Municipal Works equipment, secondarily responsible for maintaining other City equipment.
May be required to operate equipment or perform manual tasks, if vehicle maintenance workload permits.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisor or designate.
Required to take a regular turn on call.
Qualifications and Competencies:
Completed a minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent
Must hold a valid class 3 A driver’s license
Must have a Mechanics Trade qualification
Heavy equipment operation experience would be an asset
Must have or be willing to obtain Heavy Equipment Trade Qualification
Welding experience would be an asset
Bilingualism is considered an asset
Hours: 40 hours per week
Wage: $33.04 per hour
Perks as per collective agreement with CUPE Local 804
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM (AST)
Languages: English
French

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📌 Mechanic Foreman (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 City of Summerside
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador