• At 3 months, the employee level of progression in the duties of this position.
• At 6 months, the employee is confident they can perform certain tasks with little or no supervision.
• At 12 months, the employee should have been exposed to all aspects of required duties as an Oiler and have the complete trust and knowledge to work independently or as part of a team to accomplish whatever is assigned.

• Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections on vehicles, equipment, and machinery.
• Perform lubrication duties, select appropriate lubricants for machinery, including oil servicing, greasing, oil changes, filter changes and oil flow rate adjustment
• Research and document differences in machinery lubrication and filtration systems, recommend improvements and modifications, develop procedures for lubrication functions.
• Fuel, pressure wash, hand wash, steam clean vehicles, trailers and equipment.
• Perform light-duty mechanical maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment which may include:

• install and service batteries
• adjust brakes
• replace air cleaners and light bulbs
• check air pressure and adjust as needed
• repair tubes and other mechanical parts in vehicles and equipment
• replace wiper blades

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent work experience in an automotive or heavy equipment service or repair shop.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience of general lubrication requirements
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the use of basic hand and air tools
• Working knowledge on a variety of motorized vehicles (e.g. Light vehicles, Heavy Duty vehicles, and construction type equipment)
• Demonstrated ability to follow and provide written and oral instructions
• Skill in distinguishing different types of oils and lubricants
• Demonstrated ability to use computer to input and retrieve data

• Candidates must possess either a valid Class "A" or Class "B" Commercial driver's license upon hire with valid medical card.
• Ability to obtain ASE T8 Preventative Maintenance and Inspections Certificate.
• Ability to obtain TIA, Tire Industry Association Certification in accordance with the CBA.
• Drug & Alcohol Testing and Physical Exam: This position(s) is defined as safety sensitive and as such, selected candidates will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and, subsequent to commencement of employment will be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass a physical examination.

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