310T/310S MECHANIC (6-MONTH CONTRACT)

Join us and help make a difference! At Grey County we work together to deliver essential public services that meet the needs of our communities. Grey County isn't just a great place to live; its also a great place to work!

We are proud to offer competitive wages and an attractive total compensation package. We support learning and continuous employee development, and champion career progression for our employees. We value work-life balance, so you can make the most of your career at Grey County, while making the most of your life in Grey County!

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Please note: The closing date for this posting is Wednesday, October 30 at 4:30pm. This is a temporary (6 month), full-time contract position. 

Purpose
To repair and maintain all of the County’s fleet of vehicles, equipment, and road machinery. To ensure that the fleet is kept in a good state of repair and ready for use, by utilizing a preventative fleet maintenance program.

Responsibilities
• Carries out the operation of repair, maintenance and servicing of county vehicles from small engine to heavy equipment:
• Carries out regulation safety inspections on County vehicles and ensures that machinery, equipment, trucks and other vehicles are in safe operating condition at all times.
• Responsible, as an employee, for occupational health & safety.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions
Usual hours of work are based on a forty (40) hour work week as per the Collective Agreement. Overtime may be required to meet job requirements during peak periods and the successful candidate must be willing to take part in a rotating on call schedule during the winter season. Work takes place in shop conditions and roadside locations with exposure to heat, cold, hot machinery, oils and fumes. Heavy lifting and strenuous physical work in all types of weather conditions for extended periods of time could also be associated with this position.

Contacts
Internal Working Relationships
The successful candidate will receive leadership and direction when required from the Shop Foreman and must establish and maintain good working relations with the Transportation and Paramedic Services employees including the Director, Maintenance Manager and other department staff.

External Working Relationships
The Mechanic must maintain good working relationships with the general public.

Knowledge and Skill
• Two (2) years equivalent College degree to obtain Automotive Service License, Truck and Coach License, Air Conditioning, Provincial Certification for ozone depletion prevention and other related courses.
• Five (5) years minimum experience including heavy equipment (hydraulics) and specialized equipment (i.e. gas and diesel electronic distribution systems in sanders).
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable drivers abstract.
• Must have good time management, leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in welding and cutting for fabrication of equipment
• Keep up-to-date on technical repair manuals by continually upgrading to keep abreast of new technology as well as a good understanding of maintenance and construction equipment applications and materials.
• Working knowledge of electronic distribution systems on sanding/salting equipment and proficient in computers.
• Maintain shop tools and work area, perform test drives as necessary and works well in a team environment.

Impact of Error
Technical and mechanical errors as well as poorly maintained vehicles, equipment and machinery could result in costly replacements and/or repairs, accidents causing injury, death and/or lawsuits.
Provincial fines could be levied for unsafe vehicles on the road and/or non-compliance to the emission testing.
Organizational errors could result in financial loss and embarrassment to the County.

Grey County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and promotes a culture of respect where all team members are valued for their unique talents, knowledge and lived experiences.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to outline accommodation needs when submitting their application. If alternate methods of application are required, candidates can email careers@grey.ca.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.

Based on the nature of the position, pre-employment screening may be required including but not limited to; Criminal Record Searches, Financial Credit Inquiries; Educational and Credential Verification; Drivers Abstracts; Drug/Alcohol Testing; Pre-Medical Testing and Investigative Employment References.