Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Automotive Service Technician Certificate of Qualifications (T.Q.), Inter-Provincial Red Seal Endorsement.
• Red Seal certification is preferred.
• Completion of Grade 10, supplemented by technical courses related to the work.

Description/Duties

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Fleet servicing occurs primarily at the fully equipped Garage at Manitoba Yard or National Yard which houses an employee base of approximately 150 employees from various Trades but also at several satellite facilities. As an Automotive Service Technician, you will work with members of the Fleet & Manufacturing Service team to ensure that quality and timely work is performed to support and service our clients. A major part of this position will be to inspect, diagnose, conduct routine maintenance work and support the outfitting/up-fitting of new vehicles, including completing approved modification requests.

Preference will be given to candidates who have knowledge and experience in:  the installation of components, reading and creating electrical schematics, ability to build, design and troubleshoot electrical systems, and any practical experience in building fleet vehicles to meet customer’s needs. The challenge this busy environment offers is in the variety of work, from small and heavy equipment to automobiles and light to heavy trucks, as well as Plant and Facilities maintenance, Manufacturing and Building maintenance.

The City of Vancouver supports continued education and development in areas of interest for all of its employees.  Fleet & Manufacturing Services provides great opportunities for training including dealer training on newly purchased fleet equipment. We are always looking to provide employees with training to develop skills, knowledge, and abilities.