Truck and Coach / Automotive Technician

Keep Transit Moving. Apply Your Expertise. Support Fleet Reliability.

At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we are building a workplace where everyone belongs, where your technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to safety help support one of the community's most essential transportation services.

As a Truck & Coach / Automotive Technician, you'll play an important role in maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of transit buses and equipment. Working in a team-oriented environment, you'll diagnose complex mechanical and electronic issues, perform preventative maintenance, and apply your expertise to ensure vehicles are safe, well-maintained, and ready for service.

Thunder Bay offers more than a rewarding career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it's a place where you can grow personally and professionally while working in a dynamic fleet maintenance environment.

Location: Alton, Ontario.

About the role

As a Truck & Coach / Automotive Technician, you'll work with a fleet of transit vehicles and equipment, applying diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair skills across a wide range of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic systems.

From preventative maintenance and legislated safety inspections to complex repairs and equipment commissioning, you'll play a key role in supporting safe fleet operations while continuously expanding your technical knowledge and experience.

This is an opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment where no two days are the same, and where your expertise directly contributes to the safety and operational readiness of the City's transit fleet.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will participate in the maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of buses and related equipment while supporting preventative maintenance and fleet reliability programs. You will also have the following accountabilities:

• Ensure completion of all documentation related to division operations as assigned by the supervisor.
• Participate in implementation of repair prioritization and preventative maintenance programs and servicing.
• Participate in the development of tenders for equipment and completes inspection of same upon delivery.
• Test, diagnose and repair computer-controlled engine and power train components, braking, electrical, suspension, hydraulic, heating and ventilation systems.
• Perform required schedule preventative maintenance servicing on prescribed vehicles and equipment.
• Perform and issue legislated annual and six-month bus/school vehicle safety inspection certificates.
• Provide technical direction regarding proper operation, minor maintenance servicing and minor repairs to operating personnel as required.
• Record and provide accurate data on repair orders regarding all servicing repairs and conditions found.

Benefits

We're proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As a Truck & Coach / Automotive Technician, you'll enjoy:

• A competitive salary that reflects your expertise
• A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mind
• Generous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when you need more time off
• A boot allowance and winter parka program to help keep you comfortable and prepared throughout the year
• Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements
• A clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated shop environment designed with safety and efficiency in mind
• Modern shop equipment, including vehicle hoists, allowing you to work more comfortably and efficiently - no more creepers!
• A supportive team culture and positive work environment that offers an alternative to the pace and pressures often associated with retail automotive repair settings
• Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and career
• Meaningful work that supports an essential municipal service relied upon by residents across the city
• A stable municipal work environment with a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Requirements

Here's what will help you succeed as the Truck & Coach Automotive Technician:

• Must possess a valid Certificate of Qualification as a Truck and Coach Technician, Code 310T, as outlined in the Ontario Apprenticeship and Certification Act (A.C.A.); and
• Three years' current experience as a certified mechanic in diesel and gasoline engines including heavy duty equipment, hydraulics, air brake systems, and vehicle electronics
• Must have a demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair electrical circuitry, hydraulic and hydrostatic systems, and fuel injection systems in a variety of vehicle and equipment types and vehicle model years
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class "G" Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics.

Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver's licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

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