Technician (Automotive)

About the Role As an Automotive Technician, you will perform skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, and inspection of City-owned vehicles and mechanical equipment. This includes diagnosing issues, completing repairs, and ensuring all equipment is safe and operational to support municipal services. What You’ll Be Doing Repair and maintain a variety of City-owned vehicles and equipment (e.g., trucks, loaders, tractors, sweepers, firefighting vehicles, ice resurfacers, park maintenance equipment). Diagnose issues, perform road tests, and conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment. Install, remove, repair, and maintain vehicle attachments (e.g., snow plows, sanders, ice resurfacers, snow blowers, sweepers). Perform mechanical tasks such as modifying water valves, repairing tools, welding, and fabricating components. Pick up and deliver vehicles as needed. Maintain a clean and organized shop environment. Ensure equipment is safe to operate and properly stored; maintain cleanliness of vehicles and work areas. Provide excellent customer service by responding to the needs of staff and other internal customers. Accurately complete required documentation (e.g., daily performance logs, timesheets, accident reports). Perform other related duties as assigned. What’s Required: Education & Certification Grade 12 diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate. Ontario Certificate of Qualification: Automotive Service Technician (310S). Ontario Certificate of Qualification: Truck and Coach Technician (310T). Standard First Aid / CPR C certification (WSIB recognized). Valid, unrestricted Class “DZ” driver’s licence. Drive Clean certification (preferred). Ozone Depletion Protection (ODP) certification with air conditioning experience (preferred). Propane, Natural Gas, and Hydraulic certifications (preferred). Experience 3–5 years of recent automotive repair experience, including engine management systems (diagnostics and troubleshooting). Formal training and experience with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, particularly in maintenance and construction activities (e.g., PPE, fall arrest, trench safety). Knowledge of the Ontario Traffic Manual, with emphasis on Book 7 (preferred); ability to safely set up traffic control in work zones. Availability to work overtime and support winter control operations as required. Skills: Ability to meet the physical demands of the role (as outlined in the Physical Demands Analysis). Strong time management and attention to detail. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Exceptional customer service and communication skills. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office Suite is an asset. Must supply own set of tools (metric and SAE).

Perform skilled maintenance, repair, and inspection of City-owned vehicles and mechanical equipment to ensure operational safety. Diagnose mechanical issues, conduct road tests, and maintain accurate documentation of all service activities.

Requires a Grade 12 diploma, Ontario Certificates of Qualification (310S and 310T), and a valid Class DZ driver's license. Candidates must have 3-5 years of recent automotive repair experience and the ability to meet physical job demands.

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred

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• Automotive repair
• Vehicle diagnostics
• Troubleshooting
• Welding
• Fabrication
• Safety inspections
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Customer service
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Preventive maintenance
• Hydraulic systems
• Engine management systems
• Engine Management Systems
• Natural Gas
• Snow Blowers
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Accident Reporting
• HVAC
• Automotive Services
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Firefighting
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Valves (Piping)
• Snow Plowing
• Time Management
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Trenching
• Traffic Control
• Detail Oriented

• Trades
• Transportation
• Government & Public Sector
• Manufacturing
• Automotive Technician/Mechanic
• Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic
• Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers
• Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week