Emergency Vehicle Technician - Probationary

JOB TITLE: EMERGENCY VEHICLE TECHNICIAN - Probationary

DEPARTMENT: FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

POSTING NUMBER: 105478

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hour workweek, shift work and variable hours

LOCATION: You will report to the location of the Apparatus and Maintenance Building.

SALARY GRADE: 9

STARTING SALARY: $86,326.00 per year

JOB TYPE: Union

POSTING DATE: June 23, 2023

CLOSING DATE: July 14, 2023

Area Of Responsibility

Reporting to the Division Chief of Apparatus and Maintenance, this position will be responsible for:

• Maintain an awareness and understanding of current and emerging technologies; and
• Read and understand electrical, hydraulic and air brake schematics;
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
• Efficiently complete all necessary work orders;
• The repair, maintenance, testing and inspection of the Fire Department fleet, equipment, buildings and property;
• Adherence to documented department procedures;
• Troubleshooting and accurately diagnosing problems;

Selection Criteria

EDUCATION:

• Current truck and coach technician’s licence (310T);
• Current automotive service technician’s licence (310S);
• Grade 12 education or equivalent secondary school education as established by the Ontario Ministry of Education;

Required Experience

• 5 years experience diagnosing and repairing problems on heavy vehicles and equipment;
• 5 years experience diagnosing and repairing problems on air and hydraulic systems;

Other Skills And Assets

• Demonstrated organizational skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must possess and maintain a valid, class “D” Ontario Driver’s License with “Z” endorsement;
• Must be able to lift and stand for extended periods of time;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated customer service skills including ability to provide technical guidance;
• Must be willing and able to wear all required uniform clothing and/or protective equipment as assigned/ required.
• Demonstrated communications skills, both written and verbal;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment;

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of hydraulic pumps/systems is an asset;
• Experience with emergency vehicles, apparatus and equipment is an asset;
• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• Knowledge of Scott Breathing Apparatus and medical oxygen equipment is an asset;
• Knowledge and ability to perform SCBA functional testing, maintenance, repair and related fit testing is an asset;
• Welding and fabricating skills in aluminum and steel is an asset.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at: www.brampton.ca/employment quoting reference #105478 by July 14, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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