Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for 2 permanent full-time positions of Fleet Trades Person - Truck & Transport/Heavy Mechanic with Corporate Fleet - Property, Fleet, & Environment. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
Under the direction of a Municipal Fleet Supervisor, these positions are responsible for the maintenance and repair of medium and heavy trucks, attachments, and a variety of other municipal equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receive, accept and complete work orders and assigned tasks through the use a computerized fleet maintenance system, ie Fleet Focus.
Diagnose, determine the source and extent of, and carry out, the necessary repairs to all types of equipment, diesel and gas engines, and hydraulic equipment contained in a major municipal fleet operation.
Carry out provincial motor vehicle inspections on fleet equipment.
Must be available for overtime or shift work, in the preparation of snow & ice control equipment, during snow & ice control operations or any time to meet operational requirements.
Must have a good working knowledge of Preventative Maintenance and how it pertains to a fleet operation.
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
Grade 12 or equivalent education and experience
Must possess a valid NS Driver's License, with a good driving record (a current driver's abstract will be required at time of interview)
Must possess a valid Red Seal Journeyperson Mechanic's License in the Truck & Transport Repair Trade, recognized in Nova Scotia.
Must have experience in heavy equipment, trucks and related equipment repair. (Municipal Operations would be an asset)
Must possess a NS Motor Vehicle Inspector License for vehicle in this category, or be willing to attain in 6 months.Must supply their own hand tools and toolbox.
Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
Must have a reasonable knowledge of Fleet Equipment.
Must have full understanding of preventative maintenance, as it pertains to municipal equipment.
Familiarity with computers and a computerized work order system.
Must be able to work with minimum supervision, in a team environment.
Must have good attendance, as well as be reliable and punctual
Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.
Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion. Interviews, testing, and in-person recruitment activities are being conducted in adherence with current COVID-19 Public Health protocols.
Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and have valid licensing, as required.
Please note – Applicants are responsible to include all information that they wish to have taken into consideration in the review of their application, and applicants are required to provide full details of experience or training referenced in the posting. Applicants may be screened out of this competition at preliminary stages of review based on the insufficiency of the information provided, and the award of this position may be made solely on the basis of the information provided in the electronic submission without any requirement that the Employer contact the candidate for further elaboration on information referenced in the application.
COMPETENCIES: Communication, Teamwork & Cooperation, Valuing Diversity.
WORK STATUS: Permanent, full-time
HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Thursday, 4:00 pm to 2:00 am, 40 hours per week, with the exception of required overtime due to operational requirements (i.e. Snow & Ice Operation).
SALARY: $36.04 per hour, as per the Collective Agreement between CUPE, Local 108 and Halifax Regional Municipality.
WORK LOCATION: Position will be based at Thornhill Drive; however, during snow and ice control operations the incumbent may be assigned to other locations as needed.
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 11:59 PM. This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.
Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position.
Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.
Halifax Regional Municipality 1969 Upper Water Street 8th floor, Suite 800 Halifax, NS B3J 3A5
Shelley Aube Thomson aubeths@halifax.ca Preferred Contact: Website
