Mechanic

Work Location: Oshawa (1002 Thornton Rd.) - but subject to change 

These positions are required to work a 40 hour work week involving various shifts with various off-days.

Start Rate (Non Negotiable): $44.04/hourly

• Sunday Shift Premium: $12.19 per hour (Shifts Commencing on Sunday)
• Afternoons Shift Premium: $1.50 per hour (Shifts ending at 22:01)
• Night Shift Premium: $1.50 per hour (Shift Ending at 08:15)

Benefits:

• Yearly Tool Allowance - $968 per year (Paid in the first quarter of each year).
• Employee paid health, dental & vision benefits - Total annual value of $2,173 per year with additional LTD benefits of $2,590 per year.
• OMERS Pension match of $8,045 at the base pay of $39.23
• Comprehensive training on equipment

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

You will report to the Supervisor, Bus Equipment. Our Bus Fleet Maintenance Office is looking for a Coach Technician to diagnose, repair and inspect buses.

What will I be doing?

• Manage the diagnosis of bus systems.
• Implement replacement, adjustments or repairs to defective parts and components; and conduct quality control checks.
• Perform Ministry of Transportation (MTO) required inspections as functions of the preventative maintenance program/commissioning process.

What skills & qualifications do I need?

• Must possess and maintain certification as a Truck and Coach Technician, 310T designation, Interprovincial/Provincial Status.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Truck and Coach Technician - 310T designation in a transit /highway bus or similar heavy-duty repair environment.
• Detailed knowledge of heavy transit and highway bus maintenance/repair, manufacturers' specifications/schematics, MTO specifications/requirements pertaining to legislated bus inspection requirements, and state of the art transit/mechanical technology.
• Must have a valid Ontario Class "G" driver's licence. Must meet corporate standard for a good driving record and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class "C" driver's licence and "Z" endorsement.
• Must be able to obtain Ozone Depletion Card.
• Must successfully complete bus related technical courses such as air conditioning, electrical and brakes, as well as other environmental and safety training as required by corporate policy.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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