EMPLOYMENT OPP0RTUNITY – LEAD MECHANIC

Deadline to apply is Friday, January 3rd, 2025, at 3:00 pm.
December 10, 2024

The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane

Employment Opportunity - Lead Mechanic
Posting Details
Job Title
Lead Mechanic
Department
Infrastructure Department
Location
Cochrane
Immediate Supervisor
Infrastructure Supervisor
Rate of Pay
$40.01 per hour
Benefits
Benefits and Defined Benefit Pension
Hours of Work
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Position Status
Permanent Full-time
Application Deadline
Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Job Summary

The Town of Cochrane is currently seeking highly skilled individuals for a lead mechanic, within our Infrastructure Services Department, to join the team in Cochrane, Ontario. The successful individual will be responsible for the mechanical repairs of small equipment, light duty and heavy-duty vehicles and mechanical certification of all vehicles within the Town of Cochrane. They will display their best collaboration and communication skills while safely and competently carrying out the position’s duties.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Current Truck and Coach Technician – 310T License.
  • Have a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as mechanic.
  • Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of various vehicles.
  • Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods
  • Ability to work independently and as lead of a team.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with a commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management.
  • Available for after-hours work for emergency breakdowns and for seasonal activities.
  • A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required for this position.
Requirements & Responsibilities

Please see the Lead Mechanic Job Description for the complete requirements and responsibilities for this position.

Additional Details

Thank you for your interest.  We encourage qualified candidates to email their resume and cover letter to HR@cochraneontario.com by January 3rd, 2025, at 3:00 PM.  This position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Cochrane is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.  We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).  If you need accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please call (705) 272-4361.

Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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