Licensed Motor Mechanic (Internal)

City of Windsor; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smoke-free environment

Accommodations during recruitment

Job summary

City of Windsor is hiring a Licensed Motor Mechanic to maintain and repair motorized vehicles and equipment in a Unionized Transit Windsor operation. The role requires a 310T certificate, a valid G license, and strong diagnostic and welding skills, with a 40-hour week and shift work.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage of about $44.26/hour plus a skilled trades premium and shift premiums, with opportunities to work on a variety of vehicles and equipment in all weather conditions.

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.

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

Driver's license

Oral and written communication

Manual dexterity

Team supervision

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate 310T (Truck & Coach Technician)

Certificate 310S (Asset)

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Motor Mechanic

Job Posting Number: 2026-0359

Posting Type: Internal

Posting Period: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Department: Transit Windsor

Union: A.T.U. Local 616

Position Status: Regular Full-Time

Job Code: 616001

Grade/Class: 0.13

Number of Positions: 1

Grade/Class/Rate of Pay: TW3 – Classification 0.13 - $44.26 per hour – plus a $1.50 per hour Skilled Trades Premium, and applicable afternoon and midnight shift premiums (based on 2026 rates)

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.

Who May Apply

Eligible members of A.T.U. Local 616 employees. Eligibility for consideration is determined by the applicable collective agreement and/or current Corporate hiring practices.

Note

• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe 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.

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.