Leadhand, Equipment Maintenance - Whitehorse, Canada - City of Whitehorse

City of Whitehorse

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Whitehorse, Canada

3 days ago

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Job Description:

Job posting closes:
April 25, 2024, at 05:00 p.m.

(Yukon Standard Time) INTERNAL POSTING ONLY**At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity while advancing reconciliation and accessibility.

This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union.

Leadhand, Equipment Maintenance:

Job Code: 209

Department:

Fleet and Transportation Maintenance:

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Equipment and Maintenance, the incumbent ensures the effective use of resources in the delivery of the equipment maintenance program for all fleet vehicles and specialized equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate and complete the inspection, testing, servicing, maintenance, and repair of all City vehicles and equipment, including light, medium, and heavyduty, in accordance with prescribed policies, directives, and procedures.
Research and recommend allocation of "pool" vehicles, ensuring repairs and maintenance are completed as required to meet industry, manufacturer, and safety standards.
Oversee the Central Repair and Transit garages operations on a daily basis, including semiannual inspections of equipment as required by the National Safety Code.
Ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that safety procedures and standards are followed by staff throughout the department.
Assist in providing leadership in all human resource areas, including recruitment and performance management consistent with collective agreements and city policies. Establish work schedules and resolve workrelated issues.
Maintain inventories of stock materials and supplies for fleet operations.
Maintain computerized maintenance management system for all fleet vehicle service and maintenance requirements. Recommends the disposal and replacement of vehicles and equipment based on life cycles and Disposal Policies.
Coordinate with other Departments in the preparation of vehicle and equipment specifications, tender documents, and Requests for Proposals.
Provide input into the preparation and monitoring of the department's Capital and Operational budgets and quarterly reports.
Enter and maintain data in the asset management computerized system.
Assist in the development, reviewing and implementing of departmental policies and procedures. Write reports as required.
Act as Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance as assigned.
Other related duties.

This position contains elements necessary for identifying and evaluating the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Job Requirements:

Working Conditions:

Exposure to dust/dirt, fumes /odors/noise on a daily basis and temperature extremes/inclement weather when overseeing emergency repairs on site and travelling between various work locations.

Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

Journey Heavy Duty or Automotive Mechanic Certificate plus 3 years progressive related experience, including one year in a supervisory role, or equivalent.
National Vehicle Code Safety Inspection Certificate.
Strong computer skills in computerized preventative maintenance system.
Class 3 Driver's License with Air Endorsement.
On the job experience 6 months.
Proven ability to concentrate, pay attention to detail, organize, set priorities, be goal orientated and be a team player.
Good oral and written communication.
Must be able to work with little supervision and function in a multidiscipline environment.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Examples of Equipment to Operate:

Other Details:

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.