Truck & Coach Technician – Apprentice Path

Region of Waterloo; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Region of Waterloo is seeking a Truck & Coach Technician / Apprentice Technician to maintain and repair buses, specialized vehicles and related equipment at our Transit facilities in Waterloo and Kitchener.

Salary range is 43.21 to 46.28 CAD per hour with a 40-hour work week. Apprentices will be registered with the Ontario Ministry of Skills and Development and sign an Apprenticeship Agreement as required by the region.

Qualifications

• Valid 310T or 310S with related experience per the region's criteria.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams and reports.
• Knowledge of vehicle servicing, health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs buses and vehicles (diesel, gas vans, service trucks).
• Repairs/driveline components and diagnoses transmissions (Voith, ZF, Allison).
• Diagnostics of electrical systems using a laptop; prepare reports.
• Identify parts, create part lists and order/receive stock.

Skills

Diagnostics capability

Laptop diagnostics

Reading manuals & wiring diagrams

Effective teamwork & communication

Education

Ontario College of Trades 310T Certificate

Apprentice (1st-4th year) in 310T program

310S Automotive Certificate + 5 years journeyperson

Tools

Vehicle diagnostics equipment

Onboard diagnostic software

Laptop & test equipment

Job description

Region of Waterloo is seeking a Truck & Coach Technician / Apprentice Technician to maintain and repair buses, specialized vehicles and related equipment at our Transit facilities in Waterloo and Kitchener.

Salary range is 43.21 to 46.28 CAD per hour with a 40-hour work week. Apprentices will be registered with the Ontario Ministry of Skills and Development and sign an Apprenticeship Agreement as required by the region.