Job ID #31080: Truck and Coach Technician

City Of Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hamilton is seeking a Truck and Coach Technician to service and repair diesel and CNG buses. This full-time position requires a valid 310T license and offers competitive hourly wages with additional allowances for tools and clothing. Join a diverse team dedicated to providing high-quality service and maintaining the city's transit fleet.

Benefits

Annual tool allowance: $1300.00

Annual boot and clothing allowance: $400.00

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario Truck and Coach Technicians Licence (310T) required.
• Willingness to obtain additional endorsements as required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, overhaul, and inspection of diesel and CNG buses.
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Diagnose and repair Transit vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repair Skills

Education

Ontario Truck and Coach Technicians Licence (310T)

Natural Gas Endorsement (ICE-NG Certification)

Job description

Job ID #31080: Truck and Coach Technician

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Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

• Job ID #31080: Truck and Coach Technician
• Union: ATU Local 107
• Job Description ID #: 176
• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on June 4, 2025.
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Summary Of Duties
Reports to the General Repair Shift Foreperson.
Service, repair, overhaul, inspection and diagnosis of diesel, and CNG buses in an efficient and effective manner applying a high degree of quality to reduce or eliminate premature wear, service calls, in-service failures and provide maximum service dependability.

GENERAL DUTIES
Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections in accordance with company standards/ policies/guidelines and MTO standards.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair Transit vehicles and equipment using OEM software that would include but not limited to; Cummins Insite, Allison DOC, Meritor, Bendix, Voith and Vansco.
Inspect, diagnose, repair, remove, and install:

• engines, transmissions, differentials, and other assemblies
• steering components, brake components and suspension systems
• ignition, charging systems, instruments, wiring and other electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• fuel systems
• air conditioning systems
• hydraulic systems, components and controls
• pneumatic systems, components and controls

Disassemble, repair, rebuild, and reassemble major drive/power train components, such as engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes, axles, steering, etc.
Operate personal and shop tools such as, but not limited to: hoists, cranes, air tools, power tools, saws, presses and torches etc.
Perform on-road service and repairs or vehicle retrieval, as necessary.
Using Enterprise Asset Management record, enter and review data as directed to provide accurate and timely vehicle repair information.
Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Performs all other duties as assigned, including those directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.
Qualifications
Must have and maintain a valid Ontario Truck and Coach Technicians Licence (310T).
Capable, knowledgeable, and current in all aspects (practices safe work using OHSA, measuring, shop tools/equipment, major components, etc.) of 310T Qualifications.
Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain natural gas endorsement (ICE-NG Certification), refrigeration/air conditioning endorsement and any other endorsements as required by the employer and the Province of Ontario in the future.
Must be capable of and willing to retain technical competency on Transit Fleet vehicles and equipment.
Must have a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence with the ability to obtain and maintain a Class “C” with “Z” endorsement Driver’s Licence.
Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision.
Must be physically capable of using heavy tools and equipment, working outdoors, working evening, night and weekend shifts.
Must supply and maintain an adequate set of personal hand tools required for the job.
Must participate and complete all required mandatory training within the job class.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID CLASS “G” DRIVER’S LICENCE AND PROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED AFTER HIRE.

Salary: Hourly
Salary Grade 16T
$38.370 - $42.630 per hour plus applicable premiums (see below)
HOURS: 40 per week
Premiums: Time and a quarter on Sunday (1.25 x rate of pay)
Annual tool allowance: $1300.00
Annual boot and clothing allowance: $400.00
SHIFT: To be determined. All candidates should be prepared to work weekends and shift work to support a 24/7 service.
Afternoons 3pm - 11pm: $0.85/hr.
Nights 11pm – 7am: $1.00/hr.
Non-standard shift: $0.85/hr.
THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.
Disclaimer: Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Terms: The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.

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