Req ID: 26092

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Number of Positions: 3

Closing Date: 08/27/2025

Job Summary Do you want to help move people across the city? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? MiWay is looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for to perform quality mechanical and electrical repairs on transit buses and non-revenue fleet vehicle. If that’s you, then come on board! Help the public get where they need to be, by becoming a Transit Mechanic with MiWay.

Why Work for MiWay?

• Start with MiWay as a Full-Time Permanent
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package with pension (OMERS Retirement Savings Plan);
• Starting Rate: $48.59 Per hour + Additional pay:
• Sunday Shift Premium
• Afternoons Shift Premium
• Night Shift Premium
• Tool Allowance
• And much more..

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repairs to ensure vehicles are safe for our customers
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair, including the repair of brakes suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches, and other repairs accurately.
• Ensure work orders are completed properly and accurately. Maintain records of all maintenance work completed, including parts and supplies used.
• Complete preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections as per NSC11B, and semi-annual maintenance inspections.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to the Transit fleet as set forth by the policy of the Fleet Maintenance Section
• in the use of lap top computers to diagnose electrical and electronic system faults
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components using hand and power tools
• Test and adjust units to specifications for proper performance
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed.
• Work independently with minimum supervision
• Undertake road call diagnosis and repair
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills And Qualifications

• The successful candidate must hold a valid - Truck and Coach Technician (310T) certificate and maintain it in good standing, demonstrating expertise in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical issues.
• Must have a valid G Driver’s License; D or C Ontario Driver’s License with a “Z” endorsement is preferred with a Driving Abstract acceptable to the city.
• A preferred asset would be a current Ontario Government Certificate of Qualifications Automotive Service Technician (310S) as well.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, afternoons, days, and stat holidays with various off days
• Additional Skills
• Experience with electronic multiplexed Heavy Duty diesel engine and automatic transmission vehicles is preferred
• Ability and willingness to stay current with new technologies and equipment to perform bus repairs
• Additional courses in the mechanic’s trade will be an asset
• Familiarity with computerized work orders preferred
• Knowledge of the O.H. & S. Act and Regulations, including WHMIS, and the Ministry of Transportation Highway Traffic Act is preferred
• Working experience in a Unionized environment is an asset
• Must be able to read electrical schematics
• Must have experience Must be proficient in the use of electronic diagnostic readers
• Must be able to able to meet reasonable time expectancy in performing assigned duties
• Provide all necessary hand tools and personal protective equipment to perform the necessary repairs

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 48.59

Hours of Work: 40

Work Location: Mississauga Transit

Department/Division/Section: T&W/Transportation&Works Dept , T&W/Mississauga Transit , MT Maintenance

Non-Union/Union: Transit

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .

Accommodations The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga 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 Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.