Apprentice Automotive Technician

About the role

As a member of the Fleet team, the Apprentice Automotive Technician assists senior technicians with vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and repairs, and performs basic maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, fluid checks, and battery testing. The role provides operational and mechanical expertise in the maintenance, upkeep, and repair of all licensed and non-licensed vehicles owned by the City. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment, emergency response vehicles, hand-operated power tools and machinery, and assisting with upkeep and maintenance of the shop.

• Company: City of Chestermere
• Location: Chestermere, Alberta; Community Operations
• Union: CUPE Local 5592
• Position type: Permanent Full Time
• Pay: $25.974/hr. (you'll find the detailed information in Appendix A of the draft collective agreement)
• Pay grade will be determined by position placement.
• Days of work: Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Provides operational and mechanical expertise in the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of maintenance and repair of all licensed and non-licensed vehicles, such as emergency response vehicles, hand-operated power tools, trucks, trailers, graders, snowplows, and sanders; diagnoses equipment problems and determines necessary repairs and methods; performs regular testing; manages all logs.
• Maintains Fleet Services, including ensuring a tidy workspace and regular organization of tools, garage space, and tool storage areas.
• Maintains documentation of activities and scheduled operations and maintenance activities; collects data for effective budgeting initiatives.
• Uses confidential information appropriately and responsibly; maintains the confidentiality and security of all information related to the City.
• Ensures a safe and healthy work environment for staff, visitors, the community, and stakeholders. For example, participates in workplace safety initiatives and formal and informal worksite safety and environment inspections and audits; ensures compliance with the City’s Health and Safety Management System; reports and assists in the analysis of near misses or incidents.
• Participates as a member of the Chestermere Emergency Response team in preparing and enabling the community to respond in the event of a local or regional disaster.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of this position.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an Automotive apprenticeship or committed to enroll.
• 1 years of related and progressive mechanical experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and Driver’s Abstract deemed satisfactory by the City.
• Criminal Record Check deemed satisfactory by the City.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate a variety of equipment.
• Working knowledge of the City’s OH&S guidelines.
• Strong work ethic and highly motivated; ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to action requests in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain communication to anticipate and prevent potential problems; develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Basic personal tools and tool storage considered an asset.
• Normal fleet conditions; frequent and repetitive motions and positions such as standing, crouching, kneeling, and bending; exposure to dirt, oil, grease, etc., often outdoors.
• On-call shift rotation which will require work in the evenings, on weekends and holidays.
• Some travel throughout the region may be required, occasionally in inclement weather.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.