Garage Serviceperson

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the _**_City of Oshawa_**_ is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and cooperative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship._ _

**Job Title**:Regular Full-Time Garage Serviceperson **Posting Number**:005337

**Department**:Community & Environmental Services **Branch**:Fleet Services

**Location**:Consolidated Operations Depot

**Posting Start Date**:2025/05/20** Posting End Date**:2025/05/29 by 4:30p.m.

**Employment Group**:CUPE 250** Salary Grade**:08-$33.88 - $37.12 **Standard**Weekly** **Hours of** **Work**:40.00 **Shift Work Required**:Yes

Reporting to the Fleet Manager under the direction of the Fleet Supervisor; performing service, cleaning and minor maintenance duties on the Corporation’s vehicles and equipment.

**Responsibilities**
- Operate various types of municipal vehicles and equipment as required
- Perform various services and maintenance work to fleet vehicles and equipment as assigned
- Wash and clean a variety of fleet vehicles and equipment using a high-pressure type washer
- Report damages or defects on equipment to supervisor
- Service equipment or other City property outside of the garage area, as required
- Perform housekeeping and general cleanup of work areas and equipment such as degreasing hoist, sweeping and washing floors as assigned
- Record chargeable time
- Deliver and pick up equipment requiring outside services
- Assist mechanics on emergency breakdown or overhaul in shop or field, as required
- Perform various duties related to Winter Control/Call Board
- Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust

**Requirements**:

- Minimum two years’ experience in vehicle/equipment minor maintenance or repair; or the equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and a basic working knowledge of the maintenance and operation of heavy equipment
- Demonstrated knowledge/skills associated with the standard practices, methods, tools and equipment related to the work performed
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, minimum Class “DZ”, in good standing and be able to pass the Corporation’s tests for motor vehicle operation
- Good communication skills and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Able to complete forms and maintain records relevant to the job
- Able to perform strenuous work such as climbing, lifting and moving heavy items (80 lbs./approx. 36 kgs.), and capable of performing the work assigned in a safe manner
- Demonstrated skill in the use of tools and in the operation of machines and equipment commonly used in the automotive mechanics’ trade
- Able to perform shift work necessary to fulfill the requirements of the Fleet Services Operation
- Good interpersonal skills; able to discuss routine information with colleagues
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with mínimal supervision, personal qualities of reliability and cooperation
- Must be willing and able to serve on the Winter Call Board
- The job requires scheduled evening and night shifts in accordance with Article 11.05 (c) of CUPE Local #250 Collective Agreement

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.
- The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day. _
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