Licensed Motor Mechanic (External)

Windsor, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 7, 2026
1 position

$46 / hour

Opens an external site

Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Jan 3, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Licensed Motor Mechanic is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on transit vehicles and equipment. This role involves documenting work orders, maintaining a safe work environment, and performing on-street repairs as required.

Job details

Why Windsor? Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves. Job Title: Licensed Motor Mechanic Job Posting Number: 2026-0359 Posting Type: External 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: Reporting to the Supervisors, Fleet Maintenance, this position will be responsible for: 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; and 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. How to Apply: An online application is available at the City of Windsor career website at www.CityWindsorCareers.ca and the application must be completed and submitted by no later than the noted posting period. Internet access is available at your local library branch. If you require assistance to apply online, please contact recruitment@citywindsor.ca or call (519) 255-6515. The City of Windsor strives to protect all personal information submitted via the internet in response to job postings. We will not ask you to provide your social insurance number or banking or other financial information. Sometimes things happen that are beyond our control. We cannot guarantee that data in our system is immune from unauthorized access. Please have this in mind when you decide to respond to job postings. Note: Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma and a valid Certificate of Qualification 310T (Truck and Coach Technician). A valid Class G Driver's Licence and the ability to perform heavy physical labor are also mandatory requirements.