Electro Vehicle Mechanic Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 49817)

Description

Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is a fully integrated, progressive, easy-to-use public transit system that provides over 80 million rides each year. Transit plays an important role in city building and provides seamless connection within Edmonton and the region by focusing on three pillars: service, infrastructure and technology.

The Light Rail Transit Operations and Maintenance section within ETS is looking for an Electro Vehicle Mechanic to join their team. Come be a part of a forward thinking team, and provide support for Edmontonians transit needs and expectations.

As an Electro Vehicle Mechanic, you are responsible for performing inspections, preventive maintenance, major and light repairs, modifications and overhauls to light rail vehicles. These duties are accomplished by accurately diagnosing, examining, testing, repairing and rebuilding light rail vehicles and components. Work may vary between light repair and heavy overhaul shops within the same facility, and may include related duties such as maintenance of hoists and shop equipment, etc.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to be Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections
• Repair, overhaul, service, inspect/commission new equipment/attachments, and diagnose the complete range of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, structural, and all other failures occurring to light rail vehicles, equipment components, and attachments common to light rail vehicle fleets
• Recover and/or perform emergency repairs to failed electric transit vehicles on-line
• Complete changeovers on-line and track test light rail vehicles
• Carry out modifications to electric transit vehicles
• Review Branch maintenance information systems, repair manuals, technical bulletins, operating manuals, Corporate, Department and Branch procedural manuals, schematics, material safety data sheets, safety handbooks, and blueprints in order to accurately diagnose, repair, and request parts for the jobs assigned
• Complete the required administrative procedures and forms to ensure the proper recording and communication of work recommended and/or completed (PM inspection sheets, major repair authorization forms, provincial certification forms and time entries, etc.)
• Use Fleet Management System Software (SAP) to perform data entry and time entry
• Greet and assist internal partners in defining and identifying problems and obtaining services offered by the Branch
• Attend and participate in Branch Safety and information meetings 
• Attend and participate in health and safety training and is knowledgeable about the chemicals and workplace hazards to which they are exposed 
• Advise co-workers, forepersons, and management of any health and safety concerns
• Attends and participates in environmental training, follows approved environmental operating procedures, and advises management of any work-related environmental concerns
• Performs testing to support failure analysis by maintenance engineering personnel
• Participates in Branch training programs, section teams, and new equipment orientation
• Collaborates with internal partners to support fleet requirements
• Perform other related duties as required