Fleet Trades Person -Automotive Mechanic (Police) – Up to 6 Month Term

Company: Halifax

Location: Halifax, NS

Salary: $40.27 per hour

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description


Job title: Fleet Trades Person -Automotive Mechanic (Police) – Up to 6 Month Term

Company: Halifax

Job description: Job PostingHalifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for a temporary (up to 6 month) position of Fleet Trades Person-Automotive Mechanic with the Emergency Fleet (Police) division of Corporate Fleet.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 Supervisor, the Mechanic will be accountable to perform maintenance work on the Police Fleet. The successful candidate must be able and willing to move to another work location should the employer deem it necessary. The incumbent would be subject to noise, odors, grease and dirt associated with a garage environment. The primary work location is 1975 Gottingen Street, Halifax.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Diagnose, determine the source and extent of, and carry out the necessary repairs to all types of equipment, diesel/gas, and hydraulic equipment contained in a major municipal fleet operation
  • Must be willing to accept necessary training in related courses
  • To continuously take necessary training to successfully pass and stay current on Emergency Vehicle Technician Levels
  • Maintain a safe and healthy workplace, per the Occupational Health and Safety regulations
  • Must have a good working knowledge of Preventative
  • Maintenance and how it pertains to a fleet operation
  • Complete and maintain electronic work orders and necessary records, as required

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

  • Completion of Grade 12, or equivalent education and experience
  • Must possess a valid NS Journeyperson Mechanic’s License in Automotive Service Technician
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of Fleet vehicles (in municipal operation would be an asset)
  • Working knowledge of Harley Davidson Motorcycles, an asset
  • Working knowledge of emergency lighting systems, an asset
  • Welding ability and the ability to use acetylene torches, an asset
  • Must have a good attendance and work record
  • Must possess a valid Class 5 N.S. drivers’ license, with a good driving record (a current Driver’s Abstract will be required before appointment)
  • Must have own hand tools
  • Must be available to work in emergency situations

Security Clearance Requirements: Before an offer is made the top candidate will be required to complete the background & security clearance process. You will be given a security & background booklet to complete and return to Human Resources. The results of the Background & Security screening are confidential and only a pass or fail result is released to Human Resources. You will be thoroughly investigated to determine your suitability to meet security clearance requirements. Your references and previous employers may be contacted, and family and friends may be contacted and/or visited during this stage.Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and have valid licensing, as required.Please note – Applicants are responsible to include all information that they wish to have taken into consideration in the review of their application, and applicants are required to provide full details of experience or training referenced in the posting. Applicants may be screened out of this competition at preliminary stages of review based on the insufficiency of the information provided, and the award of this position may be made solely on the basis of the information provided in the electronic submission without any requirement that the Employer contact the candidate for further elaboration on information referenced in the application.COMPETENCIES: Values and Ethics, Organizational Awareness, Customer Service, Communications, Analytical Thinking, Conflict Management, Organization and Planning, Teamwork and Cooperation, & Valuing DiversityWORK STATUS: Temporary (up to 6 month), full-time positionHOURS OF WORK: 8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)SALARY: $40.27 per hour as per CUPE Local 108 Collective AgreementWORK LOCATION: Halifax Police Headquarters, 1975 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NSCLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.(position #72282967)

Location: Halifax, NS

Job date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:19:18 GMT