The Corporation of the County of Lambton

Licensed Mechanic

Petrolia, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$32–$39 / hour

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

Job summary

Maintain and repair departmental vehicles and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, welding, and fabrication work. Perform safety checks, order parts, provide maintenance guidance to equipment operators, and carry out field repairs when needed.

Job details

Division: Infrastructure and Development Services Job Status: Full Time Number of Positions: 1 Hours of Work: 40hrs per week Wage Rate: $32.39 - $38.91 per hour Posting Date: Monday, September 28, 2026 Closing Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 About Us The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents. The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services. We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners. About the Role Maintain and repair all of the equipment in the department. Perform service work on other department vehicles and equipment. Job Duties and Responsibilities Duties: • Carry out mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and any other repairs required to ensure the efficient operation of all equipment • Carry out and give supervision to the equipment operators concerning regular servicing and maintenance • When required, attend to stranded equipment, to carry out field repairs • Assist in other duties as required within the garage, including welding, fabricating, etc. • Perform safety checks of County vehicles on a regular basis • Orders parts as required to maintain vehicle maintenance General: • Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed • Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned. Supervision Requirements Direct Supervision: Not applicable Indirect Supervision: Not applicable Functional Authority: Directs equipment operators, students & helpers What We Are Looking For Minimum Formal Education • Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) or a combination of education and experience required to perform the duties of the position • Current valid Province of Ontario Driver's license minimum class DZ • 310T Truck and Coach Technician • 310S Automotive Service Technician Experience • Prior experience as a licensed mechanic performing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, welding and fabrication repairs of a variety of vehicles and equipment A valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a vehicle. We use Indeed Smart Sourcing in our recruitment process, which uses AI-powered tools and automated matching features to help us identify and connect with potential candidates who match our job criteria. All hiring and screening decisions remain with our human hiring team. Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone 519-845-0801 or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent education and experience, a valid Ontario Class DZ driver's licence, and 310T Truck and Coach Technician and 310S Automotive Service Technician qualifications. Prior experience repairing a variety of vehicles and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, welding, and fabrication work, is required.