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Job Title:

Temporary Certified Mechanic (Minimum 12 Months)

Union:

CUPE Local 701

Department:

Public Works Department

Reports to:

Manager of Parks and Roads The Certified Mechanic inspects and repairs damaged and malfunctioning vehicles, tractors, trailers, and construction equipment by diagnosing, repairing or replacing damaged or defective parts. Other duties include administering preventative maintenance programs, ordering parts, keeping inventory, repair, and maintenance records. Equipment inspections are conducted in accordance with provincial and municipal requirements.

Job Requirement

1. Perform routine preventative maintenance such as tune-ups, brakes, oil changes, etc.
2. Ensure mechanical equipment is repaired in an accurate manner consistent with safety regulations
3. Inspection of equipment for safety certification
4. Manufacturing and welding of equipment/repairs as required




5. Ordering of replacement parts and inventory
6. Coding of invoices for payment
7. Consulting technical manuals for model specific repairs
8. Maintain maintenance records and required inventory
9. Diagnose and complete cost benefit analysis of repairs
10. Road test vehicles and equipment
11. All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- Two (2) year Power Motive Technician Diploma, or equivalent
- 310T Truck and Coach Technician
- 310S Automotive Technician
- Minimum of two (2) years previous related experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications Considered Assets

- Lift truck operator license
- Ozone depletion certificate

Working Conditions

- Duties shall be performed both indoors and outdoors
- Manual dexterity to use hand tools, diagnostic equipment, grinders, welders, hoists, torches, desktop computer, peripherals, etc.
- Safety equipment as required (i.e. safety shoes, glasses/goggles, gloves, hearing protection, etc.)
- Travel within the Town
- Operation of various motor vehicles

Hours of Work

- Primary hours of work are Monday to Friday (40 hours), day shift, with overtime as required

Physical Requirements

- Physical work setting requiring extended periods of walking, standing, crouching, bending, kneeling, climbing, and sitting

Leadership Responsibilities

- None

📌 Temporary Certified Mechanic (Minimum 12 Months) (LaSalle)
🏢 Town of LaSalle
📍 LaSalle