General Mechanic

Town of Moosonee; Moosonee; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension

Health benefits

Travel allowance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Overtime pay (1.5x)

On-call premium

Clothing & safety gear

Job summary

The Town of Moosonee is seeking a practical and versatile General Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, service and repair the municipal and airport fleet. This full-time role supports light vehicles, heavy equipment, snow-removal units, generators, pumps and small engines, with a strong emphasis on reliability in Northern conditions.

Based in Moosonee, Ontario, the position reports to Public Works Manager and offers unionized standard hours, after-hours call-out duties, and comprehensive OMERS pension

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment and heavy trucks.
• Working knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulics, air brakes, electrical systems and computerized diagnostics.
• Ability to read service manuals, hydraulic/electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Welding and fabrication skills suitable for shop and field repairs.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver licence; DZ licence held or obtained within a reasonable period after hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required airport security clearance and a Transport Canada Restricted Area Identity Card.
• Ability to supply personal hand tools appropriate to the work.
• Ability to work independently and outdoors in Northern weather, including extreme cold.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel vehicles, heavy equipment and small engines.
• Carry out and document preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
• Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, drivetrains, brakes, steering, suspension, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, electrical and electronic systems.
• Use computerized diagnostic equipment and manufacturer software to troubleshoot faults.
• Service and repair snow-removal equipment, including plows, wings, sanders, blowers, sweepers and airside snow-clearing units.
• Perform welding, cutting and light fabrication for shop and field repairs.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, after-hours call-outs and winter storm operations.
• Maintain work orders, repair histories, hour-meter readings and equipment records.
• Order and track parts, supplies, tools and inventory, and support warranty claims.
• Provide technical input on equipment condition, repair-versus-replace decisions and specifications for future purchases.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe shop and follow applicable health, safety, highway and airport requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel engines knowledge

Gasoline engines knowledge

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Welding & fabrication

Reading manuals & schematics

G/DZ license potential

Tools

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

Town of Moosonee

Box 727, 5 First Street, Moosonee, ON P0L 1Y0

T 705-336-2993 F 705-336-2426 www.moosonee.ca

General Mechanic

Keep the Town moving. Maintain essential equipment. Build your trade career in the North.

WAGE

$41.39 per hour

LOCATION

Moosonee, Ontario

PENSION

OMERS

The Town of Moosonee is seeking a practical and versatile General Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, service and repair the municipal and airport fleet. The role supports a wide range of light vehicles, heavy equipment, snow-removal units, generators, pumps and small engines, with a strong focus on keeping essential services operating reliably in Northern conditions.

Live and Work in Moosonee

Located on the Moose River, approximately 18 km south of James Bay, Moosonee is known as the Gateway to the Arctic and serves as a transportation and service hub for James Bay communities. The Town delivers essential municipal and airport services in a remote Northern environment where dependable vehicles and equipment are critical.

The Role

This is a full-time permanent position in the Public Works and Airport Operations function, normally 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with after-hours call-out and on-call duties as required. The position is within the PSAC bargaining unit and reports to the Public Works Manager, with Airport Manager assignments as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel vehicles, heavy equipment and small engines.
• Carry out and document preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
• Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, drivetrains, brakes, steering, suspension, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, electrical and electronic systems.
• Use computerized diagnostic equipment and manufacturer software to troubleshoot faults.
• Service and repair snow-removal equipment, including plows, wings, sanders, blowers, sweepers and airside snow-clearing units.
• Perform welding, cutting and light fabrication for shop and field repairs.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, after-hours call-outs and winter storm operations.
• Maintain work orders, repair histories, hour-meter readings and equipment records.
• Order and track parts, supplies, tools and inventory, and support warranty claims.
• Provide technical input on equipment condition, repair-versus-replace decisions and specifications for future purchases.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe shop and follow applicable health, safety, highway and airport requirements.

What You Bring

Required

• Demonstrated experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment and heavy trucks.
• Working knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulics, air brakes, electrical systems and computerized diagnostics.
• Ability to read service manuals, hydraulic/electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Welding and fabrication skills suitable for shop and field repairs.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver licence; DZ licence held or obtained within a reasonable period after hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required airport security clearance and a Transport Canada Restricted Area Identity Card.
• Ability to supply personal hand tools appropriate to the work.
• Ability to work independently and outdoors in Northern weather, including extreme cold.

Preferred / Assets

• Ontario trade certification as 310T, 421A or 310S, or registration in an apprenticeship toward one of these trades.
• MVIS technician licence, Z endorsement, welding tickets, propane handling, or hoisting/rigging training.
• Experience with municipal fleets, airport ground-support or airside equipment.
• Familiarity with fleet-maintenance software and electronic work-order systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• $41.39 per hour in accordance with the PSAC wage grid.
• Full-time permanent unionized position with wages paid bi-weekly.
• OMERS pension plan, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Health and insured benefits under the collective agreement.
• $3,500 annual travel allowance for full-time employees, prorated in the first year.
• Paid vacation under the collective agreement, plus two additional paid vacation travel days per year.
• Fourteen designated paid holidays.
• Overtime at time and one-half; on-call premium of $3.00 per hour; four-hour minimum at time and one-half when called back while on standby.
• Employer-provided/reimbursed work clothing and safety equipment in accordance with the collective agreement.

WHY THIS ROLE?

Broad hands-on mechanical work | Municipal and airport fleet exposure | Strong union wage and benefits | Meaningful work in a Northern community

The Town of Moosonee is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used only for employment-related purposes. Applicants requiring accommodation or an alternate format are encouraged to contact the Town. We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Todd Francis, Chief Administrative Officer Town of Moosonee

Town of Moosonee | Box 727, 5 First Street, Moosonee, ON P0L 1Y0 | www.moosonee.ca