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VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
Location: Edmonton Apply for this job Now!
Requirement #: 14894
Posted Date: 8/12/2010
Type of Assignment:
    Contract Full time
Length of Assignment:
    2 year contract with possible 1 year option
Description of Project or Company/Organization:
    Calian has won a contract to deliver vehicle maintenance services in support of the Department of National Defence’s (DND) activities at Canadian Forces Army bases across Canada.
Job Description:
    The mechanic is responsible for the following but is not limited to:

  • Provide vehicle troubleshooting and diagnostic repairs
  • Perform Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) rework tasks and other general assembly tasks
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as required
  • Conduct first, second and third line repairs, modifications on vehicles
  • Maintain and operate military vehicles in accordance with OEM specifications and procedures and any applicable Military Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTO) or procedure
  • Monitor parts usage and report on any materials issues
  • Provide data to assist in monitoring and tracking project budget and status
  • Prepare input for various management log reports
  • Perform in a team environment with minimal supervision
  • Accept and be able to work in confined spaces
Mandatory Qualifications:
  • Hold a provincial journeyman mechanic certificate OR a military vehicle technician QL5 qualification
  • A minimum of 24 months experience in the last 5 years working on automotive systems
  • Posses a valid provincial driver’s license
  • Posses or pass courses covering DDC and Safe backing course
  • Experience with previous use of CFTO or equivalent technical manuals
  • Provincially certified and hold a valid card indicating the successful completion of an environment awareness course in recycling, recovery and handling procedures of halocarbon refrigerants