Manager of Equipment Maintenance and Acquisition - St. Catharines, Canada - City of St. Catharines

City of St. Catharines

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St. Catharines, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Summary:

Responsible to the Director of Municipal Works for the operation of the maintenance, repair, and modification of all Corporation vehicles and mechanical equipment.

In addition, this position is responsible for the technical specifications for all new fleet purchases to ensure they meet the operational requirements of the user groups.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Providing equipment maintenance, repair and modification for user departments. This involves selection of suitable equipment, implementation of effective preventative maintenance practices and identification of equipment due for replacement/disposal.
Organizing and scheduling of the repair and maintenance of City equipment, both at the City repair facilities and at outside agencies, as best suits the technical requirements and resources available, and limits down time of equipment for City use and availability.
Ensuring the supervision and acceptance for mechanical adequacy of all work performed on City equipment.
Responsible for ensuring that the City is in compliance with the CVOR certificate.
Supervision, direction, and update training of licensed mechanics to perform repairs, maintenance, and modifications of City equipment.
Monitoring and arranging for all required inspections/testing/repairs to be performed as necessary to maintain all proper licensing of all City equipment. This involves liaison and recordkeeping in accordance with Ministry of Transportation, Labour, and Environment for safety requirements for safety inspections, load testing, exhaust air emissions, etc.
Liaising with user department, equipment operators, equipment and parts suppliers, outside service providers' regulatory agencies, and other municipal equipment service providers, to stay current with all industry developments.
Developing policy on the operation, maintenance, and use of City equipment in partnership with the user departments for its safe, efficient, and effective use.
Arranging for the selection, supply, and replacement of all materials, tools, and replacement parts for operation of the city vehicle repair/maintenance facilities.
Preparing the technical specifications of all fleet acquisitions to ensure new equipment meets the operational needs of the user groups.
Ensuring the collection and recording of equipment details and maintenance work information, as well as the work performance and jobcosting information associated with the operation of City's equipment fleet.
Preparation, monitoring and control of an annual operating budget.
Specification, purchase and acceptance of new fleet equipment on an annual basis.
Other related duties as directed.

Position Requirements:

Postsecondary diploma in Fleet Management, Automotive Parts and Service Operations, Automotive Business, Business Administration or Automotive Service Technician Licence (310S) in good standing with the Ontario College of Trades.
Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in a similar unionized environment.
Minimum five (5) years experience in repair of heavy construction equipment, hydraulic repair procedures of pumps, valves, motors and cylinders, and must have knowledge of the repair requirements for large industrial water pumps as found in street flushers and fire trucks.
Ability to organize, control, and explain equipment repair/maintenance operations so as to reconcile both long term and immediate needs of the user departments.
Must have Class "G" level driver's licence in good standing and ability to provide a clean driver's abstract.
Truck and Coach Technician Licence (310T) in good standing with the Ontario College of Trades is preferred.
Class D Driver's licence with Z endorsement is preferred.
Knowledge of corporate fleet management principles such as: asset management, business management, financial management, maintenance management, risk management, emergency vehicle maintenance, and vehicle fuel maintenance.
Experience with garage maintenance practice, preventative maintenance theory, applicable legislation, industry standards, fleet management practices, processes, and administration.
Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Highway Traffic Act, Motor Vehicle Inspection Station Licence, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration.
Computer operating skills required for work processing, spreadsheets, service request management, and work order management.
Knowledge of and competency in Preventative Maintenance Management and Asset Management Systems, Fuel Management Systems, and Diagnostic Systems.
Experience with budget development and preparation.
Ability to read specification sheets.
Knowledge of hydraulic systems, gas/diesel engines, air braking systems, steering systems, electrical components, snow plough equipment, transmissions, and axles.
Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.
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