City of Kitchener Careers

Automotive Service Attendant

(Temporary Full Time for approximately 6 months)

Competition Number

2024-415

Job Code

8003

Posting Date

November 25, 2024

Closing Date

December 1, 2024 (at 6:00pm)

Job Status

Temporary Full-Time

The City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 292,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.

The City of Kitchener is WHERE you want to work! Learn more about the top reasons to join us:

Why work at the City of Kitchener

Responsibilities:

As a member of the Fleet team at the City of Kitchener, the Automotive Service Attendant is responsible for:

• The wash, fuel and daily inspection of City vehicles that are part of the Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) program.
• Inspection, maintenance and repairs of City trucks, vehicles and other related equipment.
• Document work activities in an automated Fleet Management System (FLINT).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Valid MTO Class “DZ” license in good standing.
• Experience performing Legislated Daily Vehicle Inspections on CVOR Air Brake equipped and medium duty vehicles.
• Possess basic hand tools applicable to perform minor repairs or servicing.
• Previous work experience in a mechanical area and must be mechanically inclined.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act as it pertains to Fleet.
• Must be reliable with good attitude, attendance and employment record (no disciplinary action on file).
• Ability to effectively communicate; verbally and written.
• Preference will be given to applicants who possess additional related certificates pertinent to the Motive Power trades.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected], or 519-741-2200 ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.

Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":

"The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.

The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:

1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.

2. within the same Division in the case of students."

Department

Infrastructure Services

Division

Fleet

Union Affiliation

CUPE 68M

Number of Positions

1

Hours of Work

40 hours per week

Location

Initial Location

Kitchener Operations Facility 

City

Kitchener

Compensation

Salary Range

$28.28 - $30.61 per hour

Grade/Band

8003