Journeyperson - Mechanic

Job ID: 2429

Openings: 2

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 21

Division: City Operations

Department: Facilities & Fleet

Branch: Civic Fleet Maintenance

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: Permanent

Hourly Salary: $43.22 - $44.46 (Include $9.00 Market Supplement)

Annual Salary: $89,447.00 - $92,013.00 (Include market supplement)

Date Posted: October 2, 2024

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, persons of disabilities, and members of equity-seeking communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary

Benefits of working at the City of Regina:

• Robust Benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:
• Health Coverage (employer paid)
• Dental Coverage
• Basic Group Life & Options
• Health Care Spending Account ($400 per year)
• Civic Pension Plan with Employer Contributions
• The City may consider relocation reimbursement costs for apprentice/journey person mechanic candidates outside of the surrounding Regina area
• 50% off for City facilities (Swimming pass etc.)
  
  
  

NATURE OF WORK:

This position is responsible for performing journeyperson level duties in the mechanical service, maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles, heavy duty equipment and agricultural/industrial equipment and other associated equipment. This position reports to the Trades Coordinator.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, overhauls, and services all types of trucks and specialized bodies.
• Performs assessments and/or conduct tests to determine vehicle problems.
• Performs repairs to all vehicle/equipment systems (hydraulics, brakes, diesel/gas engines including injection systems, Allison automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, drive lines, cooling, electrical, etc.)
• Performs SGI Safety Inspections on heavy trucks.
• Assesses condition of vehicle parts and components and submits replacement order lists.
• Conducts operational and/or road testing of completed repairs and final adjustments to meet equipment performance standards.
• Trains, assists and supervises other tradespersons including apprentices as required.
• Performs related work as required.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through successful completion of a Journeypersons Certificate in one of the following trades: Truck and Transport, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Agricultural Machinery Technician or Automotive Service Technician, combined with a minimum two (2) years experience in the heavy truck industry (preferably at the journeyperson level).
• Knowledge of fuel, air brakes, electrical, hydraulic, lubricating, cooling, ignition, injection, transmission and differential systems.
• Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine systems.
• Ability to effectively use all testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to perform difficult mechanical repairs without technical direction or supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret related technical information and complete required reports.
• Ability to direct, train and provide support to other Tradespersons and apprentices.
• Ability to plan and organize work, along with communicating effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, team members, co-workers, suppliers and the general public.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team exercising sound judgement and decision making.
• Able to perform work of a physical nature in all types of weather conditions.
• Demonstrated skill to accurately diagnose and repair mechanical defects in all types of truck and truck-mounted equipment.
  
  
  

Working/Other Conditions

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain certification as an SGI Inspection Technician.
• Must possess a set of mechanics tools as required in the trade.
• Must possess a valid class 1A drivers license.
• The employee will be required to work both inside and outside year round. Shift work will be required. May be assigned to work in any of the following functional areas of mechanics: Heavy Truck, Light Equipment, and Heavy Duty.
  
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidate may be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory criminal record check, as per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Successful candidate will be required to provide proof of acquired education.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities.
  
  
  

Join our team at the City of Regina and contribute to our vibrant community!

We prioritize your well-being, support your professional growth, and value inclusive hiring. Enjoy competitive compensation, attractive health and wellness benefits, and a variety of educational support and in-house courses for your development.

If you have a passion for public service and want to make a difference in our community, then please apply.

Please note that we only accept applications submitted through our online application system.