Motor Vehicle Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Regular Full Time (RFT)
Closing Date:
May 21, 2026
Salary/Wage Range:
$33.96 - $43.70
Union:
CUPE Local 44
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Type of Vacancy
Existing Vacancy
Hours of Work
40 hours per week
Department
Roads, Parks & Forestry
Location
This position is required to work in person at 3330 Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Supervisor of Fleet Services, this position’s duties will include diagnoses, repair, maintenance, inspection of vehicles, equipment, braking and fuel systems, electronic control systems, components and related on-board computers.
Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for:
- Diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and inspecting cars, light and heavy trucks, construction and agriculture equipment, parks maintenance equipment, and ice re-surfacing equipment.
- Referring to manuals, record files and computer-based applications to complete work.
- Documenting all maintenance activities in a computerized work order system.
- Welding and fabricating vehicles, equipment, and structures, including customized fabrication as required.
- Providing instruction and training to operators on specialized equipment, and direction to either a mechanic’s apprentice and/or mechanic’s helper.
Requirements
You hold a 310T Mechanic’s certificate and have functional knowledge of all vehicles and equipment. Liquid Propane and Compressed Natural Gas Alternative Fuel Certificate would also be an asset.
To be successful in this role, you need initiative to analyze equipment problems along with strong communication and organization skills. You work well as part of a team and can provide training and direction to others.
The successful candidate must be able to work shifts and perform on call duties during the winter months.
A valid Class G driver’s licence is required with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire), and/or no administrative driver license (ADLS) suspensions.
Additional Information
Candidates will be required to demonstrate their qualifications by passing a written, oral and/or practical examination, as part of the recruitment process.
Salary/Hourly Range
$42.31 (without fuels) to $43.70 (with fuels). You will be paid 95% of the applicable rate for the first six months.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Motor Vehicle Technician jobs in Burlington, ON
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.
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Motor Vehicle Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Regular Full Time (RFT)
Closing Date:
May 21, 2026
Salary/Wage Range:
$33.96 - $43.70
Union:
CUPE Local 44
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Type of Vacancy
Existing Vacancy
Hours of Work
40 hours per week
Department
Roads, Parks & Forestry
Location
This position is required to work in person at 3330 Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Supervisor of Fleet Services, this position’s duties will include diagnoses, repair, maintenance, inspection of vehicles, equipment, braking and fuel systems, electronic control systems, components and related on-board computers.
Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for:
- Diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and inspecting cars, light and heavy trucks, construction and agriculture equipment, parks maintenance equipment, and ice re-surfacing equipment.
- Referring to manuals, record files and computer-based applications to complete work.
- Documenting all maintenance activities in a computerized work order system.
- Welding and fabricating vehicles, equipment, and structures, including customized fabrication as required.
- Providing instruction and training to operators on specialized equipment, and direction to either a mechanic’s apprentice and/or mechanic’s helper.
Requirements
You hold a 310T Mechanic’s certificate and have functional knowledge of all vehicles and equipment. Liquid Propane and Compressed Natural Gas Alternative Fuel Certificate would also be an asset.
To be successful in this role, you need initiative to analyze equipment problems along with strong communication and organization skills. You work well as part of a team and can provide training and direction to others.
The successful candidate must be able to work shifts and perform on call duties during the winter months.
A valid Class G driver’s licence is required with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire), and/or no administrative driver license (ADLS) suspensions.
Additional Information
Candidates will be required to demonstrate their qualifications by passing a written, oral and/or practical examination, as part of the recruitment process.
Salary/Hourly Range
$42.31 (without fuels) to $43.70 (with fuels). You will be paid 95% of the applicable rate for the first six months.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Motor Vehicle Technician jobs in Burlington, ON
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.