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    Truck & Transport Mechanic - Eligibility List - Halifax, Canada - Halifax Regional Municipality

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    8784BR

    Truck & Transport Mechanic - Eligibility List

    Job Posting

    Halifax Transit is inviting applications to create an Eligibility List for the permanent, full time position of Truck & Transport Mechanic in the Transit Fleet division of Halifax Transit. Join the team of approximately 130 other Truck and Transport Mechanics, Body Mechanics, and Hostlers who work to maintain a reliable fleet of buses used to serve a community of approximately 400,000.

    Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality's core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

    Under the direction of the Superintendent of Transit Fleet, the Truck and Transport Mechanic will be responsible to perform maintenance work ranging from standard brake jobs, to engine rebuilds on transit's fleet of over 346 buses. The fleet includes over foot conventional, 47 60-foot articulating, and 36 para-transit buses.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The Truck & Transport Mechanic will perform scheduled and non-scheduled repairs on the fleet of buses to manufacturer and regulatory standards (Motor Carrier Act, UARB). Duties will include but not be limited to the following:

  • Diagnosis and repair of Electrical, Air, Steering, Breaks, and Drive Line systems.
  • Identify and document any repairs as required using Halifax Transit work order systems.
  • Follow all OH & S regulations and Halifax Transit safety policies.
  • Use of computerized tools for diagnosing and repair of fleet systems.
  • Use of a variety of shop equipment to assist in performing repairs.
  • Other duties, as required.
  • QUALIFICATIONS
    Education and Experience:
  • Must be a licensed Truck and Transport Red Seal Mechanic; applications from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year registered apprentices, or recent graduates (within the last 5 years) of a diploma in the trade of Truck and Transport with 1800 credited hours, may also be considered.
  • Grade 12 or equivalent education and experience.
  • Two (2) years' experience in the repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles.
  • Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, with a good driving record.
  • Technical/Job Specific Knowledge:
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Must have own hand tools.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Basic computer skills
  • How to apply: Applications must be submitted online. Copies of the following documents must be submitted along with your resume and cover letter.
  • Red Seal Journeyman Truck and Transport License, or
  • Proof of education-Copy of Truck and Transport Diploma and confirmation of enrollment in Apprenticeship program
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Security Clearance Requirements: Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable Criminal Records Check and a current Driver's Abstract.


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