Fleet Technician (310T) – Transit Bus & Diesel Specialist

City of North Bay; North Bay; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Benefits

EAP

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Tool Allowance

Safety Footwear Allowance

Clothing Allowance

Job summary

City of North Bay is hiring a Fleet Technician (310T) for the Infrastructure and Operations Division. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on trucks and coaches, maintaining records in the Fleet Management System and ensuring safety compliance.

The role requires 310T certification, a 3-year apprenticeship, and hands-on diesel/automotive experience. Multiple evening and night shifts are available with overtime options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Education or equivalency.
• Must hold a valid Ontario Class “310T” Truck and Coach License and 3-year apprenticeship through Skilled Trades Ontario and 2 years working experience as a 310T.
• Demonstrated knowledge of repair of small motors and two cycle engines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced automotive electronics, computer control systems on Engine Management, fuel injection, computer control ignition, after treatment and Body Management Systems.
• Must hold a valid Ontario Class D Driver’s License with a “Z” endorsement; or ability to obtain within three months of hire.
• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel transit buses, fire trucks, diesel trucks and Allison automatic transmission.
• Thorough knowledge of automotive electronics, hydraulics and air systems.
• Must own a complete set of hand tools.
• Must be capable of troubleshooting and road-testing repairs to meet Ministry of Transportation safety and roadworthiness requirements.
• Must be able to work at heights to repair vehicles as needed.
• Must have the ability to obtain the training and certifications for: Air Conditioning and Refrigerant Handling (Ozone Depletion Prevention Certified), Overhead Crane, Working from Heights, Wheel Installation Technician, Emergency First Aid, Various equipment specific training (i.e. EVT training)
• Certificate of Qualification in Automotive (310S) is an asset; Ability in arc welding is an asset.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all the functions of a fully qualified Certified Truck and Coach Technician.
• Maintain and update manual and computerized repair records in Fleet Management System.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics and statutory maintenance and repair while complying with safety regulations.
• Support shift-based servicing across multiple schedules.

Skills

Diesel systems

Automotive electronics

Troubleshooting

Road testing repairs

Hand tools

Education

Ontario Class 310T Truck & Coach License

3-year apprenticeship (Skilled Trades Ontario)

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

City of North Bay is hiring a Fleet Technician (310T) for the Infrastructure and Operations Division. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on trucks and coaches, maintaining records in the Fleet Management System and ensuring safety compliance.

The role requires 310T certification, a 3-year apprenticeship, and hands-on diesel/automotive experience. Multiple evening and night shifts are available with overtime options and comprehensive benefits.