Posting No. 005(80)
The City of Saskatoon is an Employment Equity employer
Duties:
- Repairs, overhauls, inspects, services, and maintains all types of Fire Department apparatus and related equipment including aerial trucks, boats, small engines, two stroke engines, pumps, nozzles and related appliances.
- Inspects units, including conducting operational tests where necessary and tests various systems and components to determine specific problems.
- Tests repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Adjusts, repairs, and replaces parts and components of primarily heavy equipment using hand tools and other specialized equipment.
- Requisitions materials, supplies and equipment, as required.
- Diagnoses and repairs a wide variety of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and associated components.
- Overhauls various mechanical components, such as engines, transmissions, differentials, final drives, brakes, steering, suspensions and auxiliary equipment.
- Performs metal fabrication and welding duties such as building hose racks, cabinets, trailer repair, etc.
- Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees and the general public in accordance with the Saskatchewan Employment Act, Saskatchewan Health Regulations and Standards, Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and the City of Saskatoon’s administrative Occupational Health & Safety policies and departmental procedures. Maintains and monitors programs which affect public health and safety.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 education.
- Possession of a Provincial or Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate or Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Mechanic Certificate.
- Five years' current related Journeyperson experience with large equipment and heavy-duty truck repairs.
- Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 3A Driver's Licence.
- Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
- Successful completion of WHIMIS training.
- Ability to obtain a recognized aerial Fire Apparatus maintenance and inspection certificate.
- Ability to successfully complete required continuing education courses.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade
- Knowledge of electronic engines, electronic transmissions, diesel systems, air brake systems and associated components.
- Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment involved in fire apparatus maintenance.
- Knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of shop equipment and tools.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement in the care and handling of motor vehicles.
- Demonstrated skills in basic welding.
- Ability to recognize and report on potential hazards, and take measures to remove them.
- Ability to comprehend technical vehicle service manuals and repair bulletins.
- Ability to complete and process all forms and reports.
- Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the Public and fellow employees.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, individually or as a team member.
- Ability to plan and organize maintenance work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to adapt to changing technology and have skill in the operation of a computer.
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