Job Summary

Under supervision of the Body Shop Supervisor, this position assists the Body Shop Supervisor with the direction of trades and non-trades responsible for the maintenance, repair and cleaning of Transit vehicles and associated equipment, buildings and passenger amenities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with the supervision, training and assignment of work for the maintenance personnel engaged in the maintenance, cleaning and repair of Transit vehicles and associated equipment, buildings and passenger amenities.
• Performs the work and duties of a Journeyman in the trade.
• Assists and advises the Body Shop Supervisor regarding the formulation of long-term work programs and objectives.  Assists with the development of the scheduling, procedures, safety and work standards required to attain the long-term programs and objectives.
• Maintains daily work schedules in accordance with the overall maintenance routines and program.
• Provides written and oral reports regarding the progress of maintenance activities, vehicle and shop equipment repairs, rebuilding and modification of vehicles and shop equipment, as required.
• Assists maintenance staff with the proper methods and procedures for the safe use of shop equipment, tools and materials.
• Ensures the full and proper recording of vehicle defects, repairs, overhauls, changeovers and inspections, and processing of time sheets and associated records.
• Assists with continuous or additional on-the-job training of journeymen, apprentices and service persons, including safety and related programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Journeyman Motor Vehicle Body Repairer certificate.
• Three years' applicable trade experience related to maintenance work on a transit fleet.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5A Driver's Licence.
• Considerable knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in transit vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Ability to train and develop maintenance staff and to make efficient use of equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with Transit staff, civic employees, the public and suppliers.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.