Fleet Technician/Mechanic - 310T Certified

Job Description

<p><b>About the Role</b><br/>As a Fleet 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.</p><p><p><b><b>What You’ll Be Doing</b></b></p></p><li>Repair and maintain a variety of City-owned vehicles and equipment (e.g., trucks, loaders, tractors, sweepers, firefighting vehicles, ice resurfacers, park maintenance equipment).</li><li>Diagnose issues, perform road tests, and conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment.</li><li>Install, remove, repair, and maintain vehicle attachments (e.g., snow plows, sanders, ice resurfacers, snow blowers, sweepers).</li><li>Perform mechanical tasks such as modifying water valves, repairing tools, welding, and fabricating components.</li><li>Pick up and deliver vehicles as needed.</li><li>Maintain a clean and organized shop environment.</li><li>Ensure equipment is safe to operate and properly stored; maintain cleanliness of vehicles and work areas.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service by responding to the needs of staff and other internal customers.</li><li>Accurately complete required documentation (e.g., daily performance logs, timesheets, accident reports).</li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned.</li><p><p><b><b>What’s Required:</b></b></p></p><p><p><b>Education and Experience</b></p></p><li>Ontario Certificate of Qualification: Truck and Coach Technician (310T).</li><li>Ontario Certificate of Qualification: Automotive Service Technician (310S).</li><li>Valid Class “DZ” driver’s licence.</li><li>Standard First Aid / CPR C certification (WSIB recognized).</li><li>ODP (Ozone Depletion Protection) certification (preferred).</li><li>Drive Clean certification (preferred).</li><li>Propane, Natural Gas, and Hydraulic certifications (preferred).</li><li>3–5 years of recent automotive repair experience, including engine diagnostics.</li><li>Training in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., PPE, fall arrest, trench safety).</li><li>Familiarity with Ontario Traffic Manual (Book 7 preferred); able to set up safe traffic control in work zones.</li><li>Experience working flexible hours, including shifts, overtime, and winter control.</li><p><p><b>Skills:</b></p></p><li>Ability to meet physical demands of the role (as per PDA).</li><li>Strong time management and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>Excellent customer service and communication skills.</li><li>Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office experience is an asset.</li><li>Must supply own tools (metric and SAE).</li>