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310T - Transit Mechanic

310T - Transit Mechanic

City of MississaugaMississauga, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$44.48 hourly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Summary

Do you want to help move people across the city? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? MiWay is looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for to perform quality mechanical and electrical repairs on transit buses and non-revenue fleet vehicle. If that’s you, then come on board! Help the public get where they need to be, by becoming a Transit Mechanic with MiWay.

Why Work for MiWay?

  • Start with MiWay as a Full-Time Permanent
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package with pension (OMERS Retirement Savings Plan);
  • Starting Rate : $44.48 Per hour + Additional pay : Sunday Shift Premium Afternoons Shift Premium Night Shift Premium Tool Allowance And much more..

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform vehicle maintenance and repairs to ensure vehicles are safe for our customers
  • Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair, including the repair of brakes suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches, and other repairs accurately.
  • Ensure work orders are completed properly and accurately. Maintain records of all maintenance work completed, including parts and supplies used.
  • Complete preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections as per NSC11B, and semi-annual maintenance inspections.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs to the Transit fleet as set forth by the policy of the Fleet Maintenance Section
  • in the use of lap top computers to diagnose electrical and electronic system faults
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
  • Repair or replace mechanical units or components using hand and power tools
  • Test and adjust units to specifications for proper performance
  • Complete reports to record problems and work performed.
  • Work independently with minimum supervision
  • Undertake road call diagnosis and repair
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
  • Skills and Qualifications

  • The successful candidate must hold a valid - Truck and Coach Technician (310T) certificate and maintain it in good standing, demonstrating expertise in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical issues.
  • Must have a valid G Driver’s License; D or C Ontario Driver’s License with a “Z” endorsement is preferred with a Driving Abstract acceptable to the city.
  • A preferred asset would be a current Ontario Government Certificate of Qualifications Automotive Service Technician (310S) as well.
  • Must be able to work nights, weekends, afternoons, days, and stat holidays with various off days
  • Additional Skills

  • Experience with electronic multiplexed Heavy Duty diesel engine and automatic transmission vehicles is preferred
  • Ability and willingness to stay current with new technologies and equipment to perform bus repairs
  • Additional courses in the mechanic’s trade will be an asset
  • Familiarity with computerized work orders preferred
  • Knowledge of the O.H. & S. Act and Regulations, including WHMIS, and the Ministry of Transportation Highway Traffic Act is preferred
  • Working experience in a Unionized environment is an asset
  • Must be able to read electrical schematics
  • Must have experience Must be proficient in the use of electronic diagnostic readers
  • Must be able to able to meet reasonable time expectancy in performing assigned duties
  • Provide all necessary hand tools and personal protective equipment to perform the necessary repairs
  • Hourly Rate / Salary :  44.48

    Hours of Work :  40

    Work Location :  Mississauga Transit

    Department / Division / Section :  T&W / Transportation&Works Dept , T&W / Mississauga Transit , MT Maintenance

    Non-Union / Union : Transit