Licensed Truck & Coach Technician — Full-Time Transit

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

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.