Mechanic Garage 1st Class

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Job summary

The City of Winnipeg is seeking a Mechanic Garage 1st Class to service, repair, overhaul and maintain a wide range of vehicles and equipment. Under supervision of the Foreman/Lead Mechanic, you will diagnose, disassemble, assemble and fabricate parts, interpret drawings, and document test results while following safety practices.

You will perform preventative maintenance, respond to emergency requests, train new staff, and help maintain yards and facilities.

Qualifications

• Approximately five (5) years of current and directly related experience repairing heavy duty equipment, or truck transport equipment with a Manitoba Vehicle Inspection Certificate.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance, diagnosis, inspection, overhaul, repair, rebuild, modification, installation and testing of heavy duty/truck transport equipment.
• A valid Manitoba Vehicle Inspection Certificate is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or direction.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact and provide effective service to staff members, members of other City Departments and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work in a team setting.
• Experience in basic Arc and Acetylene welding is preferred.
• Experience in vehicles and equipment air conditioning along with valid MOPIA certification.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for mechanic shops; with the ability to learn the department specific safety programs, and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
• Proficiency at sourcing and retrieving maintenance information electronically and online.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service at application.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks such as oil changes, lubrication, adjustments, etc. on all types of vehicles and equipment.
• Perform diagnosis by testing, operating or inspection and ensure that the problem diagnosed is correct.
• Disassemble, assemble and prepare tasks which includes selection of methods, tools, equipment and materials, and perform necessary repairs on all types of vehicles, equipment and component parts, including tire repairs and balancing.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints or schematics to estimate material and time to complete task and also fabricate, inspect material, components and workmanship for defects.
• Test equipment, components and materials of completed repairs to approve or reject and take appropriate action and document test results.
• Operate various types of mechanical, welding, and tire equipment, hand tools, and facility equipment and change tires as may be required.
• Respond to emergent situations, customer services requests and complaints.
• Operate, clean and maintain various types of vehicles/equipment.
• Write and maintain reports and records.
• Assist in training of new employees, by example.
• Maintain equipment yards and buildings as required.
• Maintain cooperative working relations.
• In the course of daily tasks, ensure the practice of established safety rules and regulations for the protection of self, fellow employees, the public (contractors), property and/or equipment operated by being continuously aware of existing and new safety procedures and concerns of the Department and the Fleet Safety Committee.
• Perform related duties consistent with the classification including the proper operation, cleaning and maintenance of any assigned vehicle, the perusal of the City for unsafe conditions in the course of carrying out the daily activities, reporting/rectifying irregularities, retrieving misplaced materials, works overtime, various shifts and in various repair facilities as required.
• Perform other duties consistent with the classification as assigned, including junior classifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Independence

Safety procedures

Reading blueprints

Welding basics

Education

Manitoba Vehicle Inspection Certificate

Red Seal Certification

Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License

Tools

Arc welding

Acetylene welding

MOPIA knowledge

Job description

Mechanic Garage 1st Class

Recruitment Details

Department: Public Works - Fleet Management Agency

Designated Work Location: 195 Tecumseh, Onsite

Position Type: Permanent Full-time

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (4 x 10-hour days - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)

Salary: $3,192.29 bi-weekly as per the Mechanic Garage 1st Class classification

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No.: 127395

Closing Date: September 24, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self- declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Under the general supervision of the Foreman/Lead Mechanic, the Mechanic performs a variety of duties related to the servicing, repairing, overhauling, rebuilding, testing, inspecting and preventative maintenance on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment. In the course of carrying out daily tasks, the incumbent submits various reports and records, as well as practices and ensures that the safety procedures are followed in the execution of their assigned duties.

As The Mechanic Garage 1st Class, You Will

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks such as oil changes, lubrication, adjustments, etc. on all types of vehicles and equipment.
• Perform diagnosis by testing, operating or inspection and ensure that the problem diagnosed is correct.
• Disassemble, assemble and prepare tasks which includes selection of methods, tools, equipment and materials, and perform necessary repairs on all types of vehicles, equipment and component parts, including tire repairs and balancing.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints or schematics to estimate material and time to complete task and also fabricate, inspect material, components and workmanship for defects.
• Test equipment, components and materials of completed repairs to approve or reject and take appropriate action and document test results.
• Operate various types of mechanical, welding, and tire equipment, hand tools, and facility equipment and change tires as may be required.
• Respond to emergent situations, customer services requests and complaints.
• Operate, clean and maintain various types of vehicles/equipment.
• Write and maintain reports and records.
• Assist in training of new employees, by example.
• Maintain equipment yards and buildings as required.
• Maintain cooperative working relations.
• In the course of daily tasks, ensure the practice of established safety rules and regulations for the protection of self, fellow employees, the public (contractors), property and/or equipment operated by being continuously aware of existing and new safety procedures and concerns of the Department and the Fleet Safety Committee.
• Perform related duties consistent with the classification including the proper operation, cleaning and maintenance of any assigned vehicle, the perusal of the City for unsafe conditions in the course of carrying out the daily activities, reporting/rectifying irregularities, retrieving misplaced materials (such as signs, lumber, barricades, etc.), works overtime, various shifts and in various repair facilities as required.
• Perform other duties consistent with the classification as assigned, including junior classifications.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Approximately five (5) years of current and directly related experience repairing heavy duty equipment, or truck transport equipment complimented with a Manitoba Vehicle Inspection Certificate.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance, diagnosis, inspection, overhaul, repair, rebuild, modification, installation and testing of heavy duty/truck transport equipment.
• A valid Manitoba Vehicle Inspection Certificate is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or direction.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact and provide effective service to staff members, members of other City Departments and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work in a team setting.
• Experience in basic Arc and Acetylene welding is preferred.
• Experience in vehicles and equipment air conditioning along with valid MOPIA certification.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for mechanic shops; with the ability to learn the department specific safety programs, and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
• Proficiency at sourcing and retrieving maintenance information electronically and online.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• Must have Red Seal Certification (Interprovincial Status) as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician, or as a Truck and Transport Mechanic.
• Must have a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License, with the ability to obtain Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement within 6 months.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of this position, including but not limited to: considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting, climbing, pulling and reaching, and heavy lifting up to 100lbs.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, various locations and overtime during peak periods, as required.
• Must provide own hand tools consistent with trade requirements.

Position Reports To:

Foreperson/Lead Mechanic/Supervisor

• Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities, and skills as they relate to the qualifications of this position.
• As Mechanic Garage 1st Class, in December of each year the successful candidate will be eligible for a tool allowance in accordance with the CUPE collective agreement.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.