Job Description

Position Details

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Posting Information

Posting Number

CK53852P

Position Title

Mechanic Lead Hand

No. of Staff Required

1

Position Type

FT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

N/A

Position Groups

CUPE Civic

Division

Infrastructure (DV220)

Department

Infrastructure Operations (DP168)

Department Name

Branch

Fleet Services (BR191)


Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

A Mechanic Lead-Hand is a working mechanic that assists the foreman with supervising a team of mechanics and other service staff that repair and maintain a wide variety of City vehicles and equipment. The Mechanic Lead-Hand functions as crew lead on operational and/or alternate shifts and supports the foreman with supervising, work planning and service coordination as necessary during regular daily/weekly operations.

Duties - Union

Assists foreman in supervising, organizing, planning and prioritizing work of mechanics and other staff to ensure a high quality of work, responsive customer service and a safe work environment and practices. Provides guidance, instruction and direction to staff and/or contractors to ensure required regulations, policies, procedures and practices are followed. Communicates and responds to service requests and inquiries from client departments and external stakeholders. Monitors expenditures and helps determine best option regarding repairs and associated parts purchases. Authorizes work to be contracted out to external shops and dealers in accordance with established guidelines. Performs all regular duties of mechanic and operates all related tools and equipment including standard office equipment. Assists with scheduling staff. Performs various administrative duties including invoices, time records, safety incident and accident reports. Develop work procedures and assist with orientation and training of staff.

Results and Activities - Non union

Credentials - Union

Trades Ticket - Heavy Duty, Automotive or Commercial Transport Experience BC Driver's License - Class 3, with Air Ticket

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Competencies

People Management Service Excellence Team Building Responsibility/Accountability Problem solving



Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please note: applications are only accepted until 4:00pm on the closing date.

Additional Hiring Information

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Pay Rate

$46.35 per hour

Posting Date

10/16/2025

Closing Date

10/30/2025

Days of Work

Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day

8

Hours of Work

Shift work (day shift, afternoon shift)

Work Location

PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE/ YARD

Specify Work Location

Garage

Documents Needed to Apply

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Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

Other Document 1

Other Document 2

Other Document 3

* Other Document 4