Licenced Motor Mechanic (External)

City of Windsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Windsor is seeking a Licenced Motor Mechanic to join Transit Windsor on a regular full-time basis. You will perform maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on motorized vehicles, with a 40-hour work week and shift work as required.

Applicants must hold a 310T certificate, a valid Ontario G driver's licence, and a high school diploma. The role offers union eligibility with ATU Local 616 and a competitive pay rate of $33.20–$44.26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess current Certificate of Qualification 310T (Truck and Coach Technician).
• Must hold and maintain a current valid and lawful Class G Driver's Licence in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver's abstract as a condition of employment.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• A Certificate of Qualification 310S would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Performing maintenance and repairs to motorized vehicles and other equipment, using proper tools and methods.
• Validating inspections, while abiding by all government acts and regulations, in a safe, professional and efficient manner.
• Inspecting and performing preventative maintenance to equipment and motorized vehicles.
• Diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding and/or replacing engines, computerized ignitions, various fuel systems, hydraulics, drive train, brake systems, air conditioning systems, air ride systems, tires, etc.
• Operating a diagnostic computer terminal to help identify problems.
• Reading blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Welding and fabricating using oxy-acetylene and arc welding equipment.
• Maintaining cleanliness of equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Writing detailed reports, estimates and work orders completely and accurately as required.
• Communicating and cooperating with other employees with minimum supervision.
• Guiding other employees and trainees.
• Operating all vehicles and equipment.
• Working in all types of weather and conditions.
• Performing on-street repairs, bus change-offs and towing as needed.
• Practicing safe working habits at all times and uses suitable protective equipment as required.
• Following all guidelines as set forth by WHMIS training for the safe handling of materials.
• Lifting/carrying various parts, tools across all ranges during the course of their daily duties.
• Performing Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation's Health and Safety Program.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Skills

Valid Driver's Licence

Oral & Written Communication

Safe Work Habits

Read blueprints/schematics

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate of Qualification 310T (Truck & Coach Technician)

Certificate 310S (Automotive Service Technician)

Job description

JOB TITLE: Licenced Motor Mechanic

JOB POSTING #: 2026-0320

POSTING TYPE: External

POSTING PERIOD: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

DEPARTMENT: Transit Windsor

POSITION STATUS: Regular Full-Time

UNION: ATU Local 616

JOB CODE: 616001

GRADE/CLASS: 0.13

# OF POSITIONS: 1

RATE OF PAY: $33.20 - $44.26 per hour

HOURS OF WORK PER WEEK: 40 hours

SHIFT WORK REQUIRED: Yes

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing maintenance and repairs to motorized vehicles and other equipment, using proper tools and methods;
• Validating inspections, while abiding by all government acts and regulations, in a safe, professional and efficient manner;
• Inspecting and performing preventative maintenance to equipment and motorized vehicles;
• Diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding and/or replacing engines, computerized ignitions, various fuel systems, hydraulics, drive train, brake systems, air conditioning systems, air ride systems, tires, etc.;
• Operating a diagnostic computer terminal to help identify problems;
• Reading blueprints and electrical schematics;
• Welding and fabricating using oxy-acetylene and arc welding equipment;
• Maintaining cleanliness of equipment, tools, and work areas;
• Writing detailed reports, estimates and work orders completely and accurately as required;
• Communicating and cooperating with other employees with minimum supervision;
• Guiding other employees and trainees;
• Operating all vehicles and equipment;
• Working in all types of weather and conditions;
• Performing on-street repairs, bus change-offs and towing as needed;
• Practicing safe working habits at all times and uses suitable protective equipment as required;
• Following all guidelines as set forth by WHMIS training for the safe handling of materials;
• Lifting/carrying various parts, tools across all ranges during the course of their daily duties;
• Performing Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation's Health and Safety Program;
• Performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency;
• Must possess a current Certificate of Qualification 310T (Truck and Coach Technician);
• Must hold and maintain a current valid and lawful Class G Driver's Licence in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver's abstract as a condition of employment;
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills;
• A Certificate of Qualification 310S (Automotive Service Technician) would be considered an asset.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a heavy to very heavy level of work.
• Must complete a post-offer agility test in an effort to assist the successful candidate in completing the position tasks safely and to aid in minimizing injuries on the job.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

NOTE:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.