The St. John's Transportation Commission (Metrobus) is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the permanent position of Truck and Transport Mechanic or 4th Year Truck & Transport Apprentice. Consideration will also be given to Heavy Equipment Mechanics or Apprentices with truck/bus experience.

Our Mechanics are highly skilled in the repair and maintenance of our fleet of transit buses and light duty and utility vehicles. Upon appointment, Mechanics participate in an in-depth orientation over the course of 3 to 4 weeks to become familiar with our vehicles, work routines, and safe work practices.

Metrobus performs it's repair and maintenance work in-house. Although conditions vary day-to-day, below are some of the essential duties that mechanics carry out on a daily basis.

Duties include:

• Performing repairs and maintenance on transit buses and light and heavy duty equipment.
• Trouble-shooting and diagnosing defective conditions using diagnostic tools and test equipment such as computers, schematics, diagrams and pressure gauges to identify problems and determine the nature of repairs required.
• Inspecting brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other components to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Repairing and rebuilding diesel engines for Transit Coaches and other Commission vehicles.
• Overhauling and trouble-shooting Transit Coach transmissions and other Commission vehicles.
• Diagnosing and repairing air brake systems belonging to Transit Coaches.
• Repairing suspension and steering systems belonging to Transit Coaches and other Commission vehicles.
• Repairing and adjusting seats, doors, and windows on buses, and installing and repairing accessories.
• Raising buses or heavy equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Conducting test drives on buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Performing coach change-offs on the road, when required.
• Keeping abreast of new technological changes in the maintenance field.

Qualifications:

You have the ability to work as a member of a proactive customer service team; a Journeyman Certificate or you are 4th year Apprentice in Truck and Transport Repair or Heavy Equipment Repair. You have well developed interpersonal skills; the ability to work with minimum supervision; and possess a valid driver's license with a Class 9A endorsement. A Class 2 permit is an asset. We also view knowledge of electronic engine and transmission controls as an asset.

Working Conditions:

Our garage and storage facilities are housed at our depot on Messenger Drive which includes specialized tools and equipment, ergonomic conditions, climate control and comfort. Our garage consists of 7 service bays with hydraulic scissors lifts and 1 quick repair bay.

While Mechanics are expected to have and maintain their own tools and tool boxes in accordance with our standard tool list, Metrobus provides specialized tools and equipment.

In addition, Metrobus provides a full work uniform, covers the cost of related dry-cleaning services, and provides reimbursement for a pair of safety boots to a maximum of $200 once per calendar year.

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those a Mechanic encounters while performing the essential functions of this job at our current facility:

• Normal working conditions include working in a clean and well-lit indoor garage facility. No requirement for the use of creepers. Scissors lifts or pits are used for work performed on the undercarriage of vehicles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hearing protection is mandatory when operating designated equipment.

Rates of Pay:

Below is the current rate of pay for Journeyman Mechanics in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1462 and the St. John's Transportation Commission. Fourth year apprentices are paid 90% of the journeyman rate.

· Effective June 1, 2024 $41.15/hour ($85,592 annually)

· Effective June 1, 2025 $42.39/hour ($88,171 annually)

Other Benefits:

In addition, Mechanics are entitled to receive an annual Tool Allowance of $500.

Also, under the sick leave incentive program, in addition to the regular sick leave accrual of one-day per month, employees may earn an additional three (3) incentive days per year upon meeting the required criteria. Once thirty (30) days are accumulated in their sick leave banks, any unused days in excess of this limit will be paid out annually at the full?time rate. Under this plan, employees may receive sick leave payouts equal to three weeks pay per year.

Group Benefits and Pension:

Following 6 months of full-time service, employees are enrolled in the group health, dental and pension plans.

The group health plan provides life, dependent life and accidental death insurance, as well as, extended health benefits such as prescription drug, hospital, vision care, paramedical and travel assistance coverage. The group dental plan provides preventative, endodontic, major restorative and orthodontic coverage. The premiums for these are equally cost-shared by the Employer and the employee.

The group pension is a defined contribution plan, requiring contributions by both the Employer and employee starting at 6 percent and increasing to 7 percent after 2 years in the plan.

Other benefits, terms and conditions of employment are subject to the collective agreement.