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JOB SUMMARY

Traffic Signal Installation & Field Programs is responsible for Traffic Signal assembly, installation, modification and maintenance, Traffic Control Room management of data and video equipment and data communications, Signal Timing engineering, Camera assembly, installation, modification and maintenance, and Re-lamping management.

You are responsible for maintaining, trouble-shooting, repairing and modifying electrical systems and associated ancillary equipment for all Traffic Signals of the City of Ottawa.  You are also responsible for the construction, assembly and installation of new electrical equipment as required for ongoing operations. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Electrician-Construction and Maintenance apprenticeship program of 9000 hours

Additional post-secondary education in electrical and other trades related areas is an asset

Minimum of 5 years of related experience in the installation and maintenance of a variety of electrical equipment such as switchgear, motors, transformers and controllers following acquisition of the Journeyperson’s Certificate.

More extensive exposure to a variety of electrical installations is an asset

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles of electricity and the methods and techniques for wiring, repairing, inspecting, troubleshooting and maintaining electrical circuitry
• Preventive maintenance and operation procedures
• Maintenance and construction methods
• Electrical/mechanical procedures
• Ottawa Hydro procedures and protocols for working around high voltage electricity
• Ontario Hydro Electrical Code
• Occupational Health and Safety Act and City of Ottawa/departmental health and safety policies and procedures
• WHMIS
• Fall Arrest Protection 
• Asbestos and Asbestos Contained Materials procedures
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and city policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable degree of accuracy as hand tools and devices are used requiring a considerable degree of coordination
• Required to work according to the established standard procedures of the Ontario Electrical Code
• Ability to give and follow instructions  
• Latitude for decision making within a general set of guidelines 
• Deal effectively with multiple demands and conflicting priorities
• Work and communicate effectively with others
• Read and interpret engineering plans and documents
• Ability to prioritize work 
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions 
• Plan, implement, control, complete and inspect projects as assigned with minimum supervision
• Work well under pressure
• Prepare written reports
• Self supervision
• Display initiative and innovation in solving problems in the field
• Effective interpersonal skills in order to interact with other supervisors, managers, co-workers and the general public
• Shows initiative, strong judgment and reliability
• Available for on-call outside normal working hours including weekends, statutory holidays on a rotating basis. 
• Respond to call out and arrive on site within 45 minutes
• Required to work in inclement weather
• Work above normal working heights
   

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Ottawa has been named one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers, and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer for five consecutive years.  Fleet Services supports all City departments that rely on vehicles and equipment to deliver their services and operates out of nine garages located throughout the city.  We currently have openings for Vehicle & Equipment Technicians 1 (310S Mechanics) in our Fleet Maintenance and Technical Service Branch.  

All successful candidates must enroll (application submitted to Skilled Trades Ontario) in a 310T Truck & Coach Technician Apprenticeship through Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) within 15 business days of accepting their letter of offer. All candidates are expected to adhere to all lawful instructions, make every effort to acquire all skills identified in all relevant training standards, obtain written verification from Sponsor(s) and the Sponsor’s trainer(s), and fulfill all classroom training requirements. Failure to comply may result in suspension or revocation of the training agreement with STO.

The City of Ottawa is a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, committed to providing all employees with an opportunity to thrive. We support employees to learn, progress and grow with access to development opportunities like mentoring, coaching, job shadowing, special on-the-job assignments, leadership development, language training, job-specific training, and all required health and safety training.
Unionized with CUPE 503, the City offers an excellent employee benefits package and pension plan along with other benefits as listed below, to ensure that our employees and their families have access to the resources they need (as outlined in the CUPE 503 Collective Agreement):
•    Health, Dental and Vision Care benefits
•    Paid sick leave
•    Special leave 
•    Long term Disability
•    Life Insurance
•    Membership in OMERS pension fund with 100% Employer matching pension contributions
•    Employee and Family assistance programs that helps you and your family find solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges.
•    Progressive vacation time accrual based on length of service (3 weeks vacation to start that increases to 4 weeks after five years of continuous service and progressing up to a maximum of 7 weeks)
•    13 paid public holidays as listed in the Collective Agreement
•    Tools Allowance - $460 annually
•    Boots Allowance - $225 annually
•    Shift Premiums – an additional 7% hourly on qualified shifts as per the Collective Agreement
•    Overtime pay: any hours worked above the regular schedule are paid at a rate of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate as per the Collective Agreement
•    Paid Uniforms
•    Learning and development - Learning and development options include e-learning online resources, and in-class or virtual instructor-led courses.

JOB SUMMARY

Fleet Maintenance & Technical Services is responsible for: scheduled, unscheduled and emergency service; seasonal overhauls; vehicle commissioning/decommissioning; vehicle inspections and certifications; warranty monitoring; shop and specialty tool maintenance/management; maintenance of small equipment and special equipment such as fire, ambulance, ice resurfacing, turf, etc.; repair performance analysis; and Technical Services including specifying, acquiring, leasing and disposing of Municipal Fleet Vehicles.

You are responsible for performing a wide range of duties expected of a Vehicle and Equipment Technician 1, including, but not limited to, the following: conducting diagnostic inspections, performing general mechanical overhaul and repair work, and performing scheduled preventive daily maintenance inspections and repairs on vehicle system and components including, but not limited to, steering, suspension, electrical, ignition, fuel, emission control/exhaust and engine management, hydraulics, and vehicular climate control systems.  

You perform all maintenance and repairs to a wide variety of fleet vehicles systems and components including, but not limited to, vehicles powered by gas, diesel, propane or natural gas, tractors, graders, loaders, dozers, cranes, mowers, cars, heavy vehicles (up to 9000 Kilograms), and automotive associated equipment including, but not limited to, boilers and compressors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Automotive Service Technician 310S apprenticeship program of 7220 hours

Minimum of 2 years of experience within a Municipal Fleet or similar automotive environment 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• City policies and procedures affecting shop operations
• Considerable knowledge of the vehicle systems and the standard practices, safety issues, materials, tools, equipment and supplies to carry out maintenance operation
• Manual and electronic diagnostic equipment 
• Personal computers with ability to use the Fleet Management Information System
• Code of Conduct rules and policy
• Collective agreement
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Safe work practices of the trade including working at heights and the lifting of heavy objects
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Successful completion of a pre-employment ergonomic assessment is required
• Physically fit with stamina to perform the duties of the trade (which may include working in a standing position for long time)
• Able to work in uncomfortable or confined positions on occasion
• Able to lift and carry heavy parts and equipment safely
• Work independently with minimal direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a maintenance repair team 
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, service manuals, schematics, drawings, and work orders and any other documents used in the maintenance operation
• Ability make estimates of materials and time required to perform the work 
• Ability to proceed effectively with emergency work including on the road work with limited resources to provide maximum results and timelines
• Skill in the use of jacks, hoists, overhead cranes, lift trucks and mobile lifting devices
• Skill in the use of high-pressure gas and electric welding equipment (Mig. Arc. Bronze, steel, aluminum) to effect repairs as authorised under the technician license
• Possess analytical skills and be detail oriented
• Good manual dexterity and ability to work to close tolerances 
• Able to tolerate exposure to moderate amounts of noise, dust, grit, oil/grease, fumes, solvents, paints, lacquers, hot/sharp metals and surface finishing products
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with management, manufacturers and engineers to provide for problem solving and suggest corrections to problems found on specialized vehicles and equipment
• Ability to provide training and explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively
• Able to efficiently use, operate and maintain tools, precision measuring instrument, state-of-the-art automotive diagnostic and test equipment to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance 
• Possess sound judgement 
• Use initiative to meet deadlines
• Flexible, adaptable and able to accept constructive criticism
• Provide own hand and air tools relating to the trade (SAE & Metric as required) according to provisions of the collective agreement 
• Able to work a variety of scheduled shifts, including weekends, on-call, evening and nights, as per the collective agreement
   

Position Summary

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 Coordinator, Fleet Maintenance.  The City of Regina has three separate garages, a light truck / agricultural garage, a heavy truck garage and a heavy equipment garage.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, overhauls, and services all types of trucks and specialized bodies and equipment.
• Performs assessments and/or conduct tests to determine vehicle and equipment 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.

Key Qualifications

• 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 their respective mechanical trade 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 a set of mechanics tools as required in the trade.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain certification as an SGI Inspection Technician (for heavy truck garage).
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid class 1A drivers license (for heavy truck garage).
• 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.

About This Opportunity

Coke Canada Bottling Forklift Operators are responsible for moving product or materials in a production or warehouse environment using power tools and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial vehicles and equipment in a Coke Canada facility
• Transport raw materials, full goods and/or finished goods to designated area
• Responsible for building accurate, quality product orders and ensuring they are secure for transport before being loaded into the truck for delivery to Coke Canada Bottling customers
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures
• Move product and/or materials manually as required

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Forklift certification is required
• Minimum of one year prior warehouse/stocking/forklift experience preferred
• Previous experience within high-speed industrial environment a plus
• Ability to operate a manual/ powered pallet jack or lift product
• Demonstrated attention to detail

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Position Summary

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 Coordinator, Transit & Fleet Maintenance.

Key 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.

Key Qualifications

• 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.