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Mechanic (x2)

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Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Regional District of Nanaimo Full time

Notice of Employment Opportunity
Mechanic (x2)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is seeking two (2) permanent full-time (PFT) Mechanics working with Transit Operations in the Transportation and Corporate Services Department.

The successful candidates will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, commercial vehicle inspections and safety inspections of the RDN fleet.

Regular duties and responsibilities include vehicle and equipment repairs, including diagnosis and road testing, responding to roads calls for breakdowns or accidents, and the maintenance of records related to those repairs and servicing.

The Mechanics will also be required to complete welding and fabricating, performing building maintenance and repairs, winterizing equipment such as towing and snow removal equipment, training of new staff, and other related duties, as required.



QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess a high school diploma plus a Red Seal Trade Qualification as a Heavy Duty Mechanic/Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Truck and Transport Mechanic, or Automotive Mechanic (with air-brake mechanic's course), and over three (3) years prior job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.


Authorized Inspector Certificate is a requirement of employment to obtain within in the first 90 days worked.

A working knowledge of WHMIS and First Aid courses, good working knowledge of hydraulics, mobile equipment, standard bus electrical systems, air conditioning and multiplex wiring systems, as well as knowledge of safe and proper operation of equipment and work procedures is also required.

Familiarization with wheelchair lift/ramp and restraint system vehicles would also be an asset. In addition, incumbents must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement.

POSITION DETAILS
These are permanent full-time (40 hours per week, variable shifts) Union positions. The rate of pay is $47.01 per hour. The positions offer an attractive benefits package as provided within the Collective Agreement between the RDN and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 401

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