Truck & Coach Technician Apprentice

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**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 19861

**Truck & Coach Technician Apprentice**
Public Works
Transit
2200 Upper James St.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 2 Full-Time Regular

UNION/NON-UNION: ATU Local 107 Outside

HOURS Of WORK: 40.00 per week
- GRADE: 16A
- SALARY/HOUR: $27.920 - $35.900 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Permanent

Job Description ID #: 177

**Vaccine Verification - **As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Under the supervision of licensed Truck and Coach Technicians and the Foreperson, learn and perform maintenance on Transit vehicles powered by diesel, hybrid and compressed natural gas engines while acquiring a knowledge of hand tools, power tools and related equipment required to perform these repairs.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Learn and perform inspections, maintenance and repairs to all parts and components of City Transit vehicles.

Learn and perform tests on City Transit vehicles for faulty wheel alignment and steering mechanisms, brake systems, onboard electronic systems and propulsion systems.

Learn and perform complete engine tune-ups, rebuilds and diagnostics.

Responsible to comply with the policies of the City with respect to rules, regulations and safe working practices adopted by the Transit Fleet Division.

Note: The duties and relationships outlined in this description are intended to cover only the significant responsibilities. Other duties that are related to the Transit Division functions may be assigned from time to time by the Foreperson or Supervisor.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, Class “C” with “Z” endorsement.

(Must have full “G” drivers’ licence).
- Must have successfully completed Ontario Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Must be eligible to register as a 310T Truck and Coach apprentice through Skilled Trades Ontario.
- Have potential to obtain a valid Certificate of Qualification as a 310T Truck and Coach Technician
- Must be able to acquire, supply and maintain an adequate set of personal hand/power tools required for the job.
- Able to work with minimum supervision on day/evening/night and weekend shifts.

**THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID CLASS “G” DRIVERS LICENCE WITH THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN A “CZ” DRIVER’S LICENCE **AND** PROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED AFTER **HIRE**.**

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Under the supervision of licensed Truck and Coach Technicians and the Foreperson, learn and perform maintenance on Transit vehicles powered by diesel, hybrid and compressed natural gas engines while acquiring a knowledge of hand tools, power tools and related equipment required to perform these repairs.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Learn and perform inspections, maintenance and repairs to all parts and components of City Transit vehicles.

Learn and perform tests on City Transit vehicles for faulty wheel alignment and steering mechanisms, brake systems, onboard electronic systems and propulsion systems.

Learn and perform complete engine tune-ups, rebuilds and diagnostics.

Responsible to comply with the policies of the City with respect to rules, regulations and safe working practices adopted by the Transit Fleet Division.

Note: The duties and relationships outlined in this description are intended to cover only the significant responsibilities. Other duties that are related to the Transit Division functions may be assigned from time to time by the Foreperson or Supervisor.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, Class “C” with “Z” endorsement.

(Must have full “G” drivers’ licence).
- Must have successfully completed Ontario Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Must be eligible to register as a 310T Truck and Coach apprentice through Skilled Trades Ontario.
- Have potential to obtain a valid Certificate of Qualification as a 310T Truck and Coach Technician
- Must be able to acquire, supply and maintain an adequate set of personal hand/power tools required