Driver Labourer - Kingston, Canada - City of Kingston

    City of Kingston
    City of Kingston Kingston, Canada

    Found in: beBee S2 CA - 1 month ago

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    TEMPORARY
    Description

    Position Summary


    *Note: Pay rates are based on 2023 rates*
    Note: This is a temporary posting covering part-time hours for up to 9 months
    This Driver Labourer position reports to the Supervisor, Fleet Operations and is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of City of Kingston Transit buses


    KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Replace or replenish fuel, oil, grease and coolant in transit buses

    Clean the inside and outside of transit buses

    Change light bulbs and windshield wipers

    Start engines using booster if required and clean parts

    Assist mechanical staff when required

    Use safe work practices at all times as per the Occupational Health & Safety Act and City policies

    Maintain daily work order forms, time sheets and fuel dip records both manually and electronically

    Work in a safe and efficient manner, reporting any deficiencies or unsafe situations and conditions to the Supervisor

    General housekeeping and maintenance of transit premises


    Night Shift Duties:

    • Sweep floors, including bays and parts room nightly
    • Wipe down benches, air hoses and light cords nightly
    • Clear snow away from main doors and garage doors as required
    Empty garbage nightly

    Empty steel bin weekly

    Drive vehicles in and out of shop as required by the mechanic

    Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications, Competencies


    High School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent

    Possess and maintain a valid DZ License, with a satisfactory driver's abstract

    Two (2) years' experience working with Fleet vehicles (i.e. buses, dump trucks, plow equipment, refuse vehicles or loaders/excavators)

    Must meet the requirements of "Competent Person" as defined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act


    Qualified candidates will be contacted and required to pass the associated written and driving tests in order to move onto the interview.

    As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to complete the pre-trip inspection training and pass the pre-trip inspection testing within 30 working days of starting position

    Skills, Abilities, Work Demands


    Must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude toward machinery in general

    Must be willing to work any and/or all shifts as required

    Ability to interact with the public in a polite manner

    Basic understanding of computer software is preferred

    Ability to operate equipment and machinery in a safe and efficient manner

    Ability to work in a team environment and use effective communication skills both verbal and written

    Work with limited supervision

    Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions and perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner

    Thorough knowledge and the ability to operate equipment and machinery in a safe and efficient manner

    Able to perform the essential duties of the job

    Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal records check