Mechanic

Job Title: Mechanic

Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite)
    
Estimated Duration: Fulltime

Job Details
Description
We are a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Canada’s leading global-hub airport a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 1,900 employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers — all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together as we put the joy back into travel and make this the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you!
As an employee, you’ll have access to amazing benefits, including retirement planning, comprehensive group health benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP), paid leave, education and training, as well as recognition and rewards programs.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, De-icing Operations Maintenance, this position is responsible for inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs of engines, component parts and attachments to de-icing vehicles, mobile, fixed and towed ground-support equipment, including glycol-recovery vehicles, diesel tractors, compressors, and diesel, gasoline and gas-turbine powered (stand-by) power units.

Key Accountabilities

• Repair and modify de-icing vehicles equipped with hydraulic telescopic booms, data-transfer systems, vehicle-operations computers, computerized nozzle and glycol mixers, storage tanks, glycol burner units, and associated PLCs.

• Overhaul components requiring extensive knowledge of computerized fuel-injection systems, perform engine tune-ups, and diagnose problems.

• Inspect, adjust, repair and/or replace all major and minor vehicle and equipment components, transmissions, air-brake, hydraulic and electrical systems.

• Resolve problems on vehicles and equipment that have suffered failures of components or entire systems.

• Disassemble complete units when required and rebuild or integrate new, repaired, or replacement components.

• Check and repair brakes, brake drums, rotors, linings/disc pads, wheel and master cylinders, power assist and brake lines, wheel bearings and seals, and repack as needed.

• Inspect and repair steering components, shock absorbers, springs, torsion bars, and visually check alignment.

• Perform major and minor maintenance and repairs, replacements, and preventive-maintenance inspections on all emergency power units installed at the Central De-icing Facility.

• Diagnose problems with air-conditioning units and complete repairs, including evacuating and recharging entire systems.

• Test and calibrate vehicles to ensure exhaust emissions remain within specifications.

• Perform general servicing, including oil changes, filter replacements, lubrication, safety-equipment inspections, tires, batteries, wipers, lights, and glass; clean and degrease vehicles and equipment.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a heavy-equipment mechanic with direct experience in vehicular and equipment maintenance across a variety of jobs.

• Experience working on a wide range of equipment.

• Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as a Truck and Coach Technician (310T).

• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a D/A class AVOP permit within 30 days of appointment.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Transport Canada security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of vehicle technology associated with the design, inspection, testing and use of de-icing vehicles and equipment.

• Ability to stay current with Ministry of Transportation regulations and best practices, plus new technology across a diversified fleet of light and heavy, technologically advanced equipment.

• Proficiency with computer diagnostics and programming tools for troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Awareness of hazardous-spill response and containment, accurate record-keeping, and occupational health and safety practices.

• Skill in maintaining tools and equipment.

• Familiarity with airport layout.

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.