Heavy Duty Mechanic

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City.

We are currently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to assume the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic with the Public Works Department.

Reporting to the Superintendent, Roads and Sidewalks and under the direct supervision of the Fleet Supervisor, the Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for the preventive maintenance and repairs for the City's heavy truck, stationary engine and equipment fleet. In addition, the Heavy Duty Mechanic may be required to service and repair small gasoline and diesel equipment.

The work requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician Certificate as well as a minimum of five years' work experience in the trade. A valid NWT Class 5 driver's license is required.

The training and ability to use oxy-acetylene and arc welding equipment (including MIG welders) is required. This position requires participation in an on-call rotation.. There will also be the requirement of being on an on-call rotation. The work requires an understanding of the principles of component and electrical systems that apply to gasoline and diesel engines. Mainten­ance and repair handbooks are not always available so independent judgment is required when diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs and interpreting instructions. The ability to read and comprehend manufacturers' parts and service manuals and diagnostic equipment is required in order to perform repairs and order proper replacement parts.

The City of Yellowknife offers a starting salary of $106,176.80 per annum plus benefits as outlined in the Public Service Alliance of Canada Collective Agreement.

Please note that this competition will remain open until it is filled. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interview.

Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: www.yellowknife.ca to submit your resume.

Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.