Lead, Fleet Technician

Description

ABOUT US

Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canadas Best Employers we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health dental and life insurance access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Program Manager Transit Fleet is responsible for providing assistance oversite and coordination to fleet procurements including specification development commissioning testing and acceptance of new vehicles and licensing of vehicles; also coordinates and assists with the disposition or transfer of Region assets including fleet transfers tenders for sale and auction of fleet; provide oversite and coordination for the YRT fleet to ensure overall asset management and state of good repair as well as day to day operations maintenance and contractual oversite with contracted services; will provide general coordination guidance and direction to assigned staff as required.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

Provides contractual oversite and direction to contracted services to ensure Regional assets are maintained in the required state of good repair and provide safe and reliable transit service.
Performs quality assurance checks on mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems sub-systems contractor inspections and body repairs conducted by contractors on a variety of vehicles for Conventional Mobility Plus and Bus Rapid Transit to ensure compliance to MTO requirements and OEM (original equipment manufacturer)mandated maintenance programs to ensure proper vehicle maintenance.
Inspects and assesses condition of structural components on vehicles and assists in the preparation of tender documents for repair of equipment.
Assists management with supply/service requirements and provides vehicle/equipment mechanical specifications and updates for tender submissions.
Develops preventative maintenance procedures and inspection check sheets for scheduled legislated and seasonal inspections for vehicle fleet types and develops quality assurance programs to outline the process for measurement evaluation and tracking sheets for approval by management.
Plans and coordinates the application of tests and test instrumentation.
Receives and analyzes various reports on a daily monthly and annual basis and calculates compliance to performance based contract measures related to fleet items.
Participates in the research testing and evaluation of new vehicle products and technologies including emission reduction devices alternative fuels fare technology video surveillance etc.
Responds to major accidents involving transit vehicles assesses the mechanical fitness and subsequently reviews maintenance documentation of involved transit vehicle.
Liaises with Contractor management staff to identify and rectify deficiencies including mechanical repairs lack or improper documentation and report findings to management.
Performs other duties as assigned to meet Branch and Departmental objectives

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in a technical discipline or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of practical experience with detailed knowledge on the repair and maintenance of 60 articulated and 40 conventional buses as well as other accessible transit vehicles such as Arboc and Promaster diesel power engines air- brake steering and multiplex wiring systems.
Ability to provide instruction leadership and work direction to Maintenance Staff and Contractors.
Ability to investigate and diagnose system failures.
Valid CZ Ontario Drivers license in good standing and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
Valid Ontario Class 310T (Truck and Coach) and 301S (Automotive) Technicians license and must hold Certificate of Qualifications and valid membership in the Ontario College of Trades and Apprentices.
Comprehensive knowledge of transit equipment including electronic fare boxes destination signs communications equipment and GPS technology.
Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to diagnose and correct failures in electrical electronic and/or mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components utilized on transit vehicles.
Knowledge of applicable legislated requirements for operation and maintenance of transit vehicles and infrastructure of maintenance sites (e.g. Provincial Vehicle Safety Certification Highway Traffic Act Occupational Health and Safety Commercial Vehicle Operation Registry WHMIS etc.).

Required Experience:

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