Job Summary

Company The City of Dawson Creek Type Non-Apprenticeship Position Type Full Time Positions 1 Location Dawson Creek, BC Salary $49.61 / hour, after probation Date Posted Jan 13, 2025 Job Start Date Feb 24, 2025 Close Date Jan 26, 2025 Contact Human Resources Telephone 250-784-3603 Email [email protected] Apply Now

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• BC or Red Seal Journeyman with minimum two years experience for Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Commercial Transport Technician or Automotive Trade Qualification Ticket, with Air Brake Repair certification.
• Authorized Inspector for Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program.
• A valid Class 3 License with air endorsement.
• The ability to perform all duties outlined in a safe manner

Description/Duties

• Carries out complete mechanical repairs to vehicles and equipment and makes adjustments and modifications to same.
• Directs, works with, and mentors apprentice mechanics when required.
• Following established programs and procedures, maintains, repairs and cleans vehicles and
  equipment, and ensures that they are in good working order.
• Directs other employees or persons engaged in cleaning or servicing machinery and in repairing equipment and vehicles.
• Directs other employees or persons operating vehicles and equipment in the care and maintenance of them.
• Supplies own hand tools and is experience in the use of oxy-acetalyne and electrical welding equipment for use in welding & fabricating and carries out minor bodywork.
• Obtains materials and equipment from stores or through local purchases, initiates and completes garage work orders and maintenance reports.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment records as required by the City of Dawson Creek, the Public Works program, the National Safety Code Legislation, and the BC Provincial Maintenance Program.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance to the Public Works shop.
• Keeps generally informed on new mechanical repair methods and modern equipment.