Department Public Works/Operations Reports To Public Works Manager
Directly Supervises N/A
Indirectly Supervises N/A
Hours of Work 40 hours per week, Saturday to Friday
Union CUPE 2403
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Public Works Manager, or designate, the First Class Mechanic maintains vehicles,
equipment and the Public Works shop.
KEY DUTIES PERFORMED:
1. Carries out complete mechanical repairs to vehicles and equipment and makes adjustments and
modifications to same.
2. Directs, works with, and mentors apprentice mechanics when required.
3. Under established programs and procedures, maintains, repairs and cleans vehicles and equipment, and
ensures that they are in good working order.
4. Directs other employees or persons engaged in cleaning or servicing machinery and in repairing
equipment and vehicles.
5. Directs other employees or persons operating vehicles and equipment in the care and maintenance of
them.
6. Supplies own hand tools and is experienced in the use of oxy-acetylene and electrical welding equipment
for use in welding & fabricating and carries out minor bodywork.
7. Obtains materials and equipment from stores or through local purchases, initiates and completes garage
work orders and maintenance reports.
8. Maintains vehicle and equipment records as required by the City of Dawson Creek, the Public Works
program, the National Safety Code Legislation, and the BC Provincial Maintenance Program.
9. Provides minor repairs and maintenance to the Public Works shop.
10. Keeps generally informed on new mechanical repair methods and modern equipment.
11. Performs other related duties as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:
1. Completion of Grade 12 education or equivalency diploma.
2. BC or Red Seal Journeyman with minimum two years’ experience for Heavy Duty Equipment Technician,
3. Commercial Transport Technician or Automotive Trade Qualification Ticket, with Air Brake Repair
certification.
4. Authorized Inspector for Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program.
5. The ability to complete maintenance reports on electronic reporting devices in a timely manner for record
keeping.
