Technician (Automotive)

About the Role

As an Automotive 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Repair and maintain a variety of City-owned vehicles and equipment (e.g., trucks, loaders, tractors, sweepers, firefighting vehicles, ice resurfacers, park maintenance equipment).
• Diagnose issues, perform road tests, and conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Install, remove, repair, and maintain vehicle attachments (e.g., snow plows, sanders, ice resurfacers, snow blowers, sweepers).
• Perform mechanical tasks such as modifying water valves, repairing tools, welding, and fabricating components.
• Pick up and deliver vehicles as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop environment.
• Ensure equipment is safe to operate and properly stored; maintain cleanliness of vehicles and work areas.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding to the needs of staff and other internal customers.
• Accurately complete required documentation (e.g., daily performance logs, timesheets, accident reports).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What’s Required:

Education & Certification

• Grade 12 diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.
• Ontario Certificate of Qualification: Automotive Service Technician (310S).
• Ontario Certificate of Qualification: Truck and Coach Technician (310T).
• Standard First Aid / CPR C certification (WSIB recognized).
• Valid, unrestricted Class “DZ” driver’s licence.
• Drive Clean certification (preferred).
• Ozone Depletion Protection (ODP) certification with air conditioning experience (preferred).

• Propane, Natural Gas, and Hydraulic certifications (preferred).

Experience

• 3–5 years of recent automotive repair experience, including engine management systems (diagnostics and troubleshooting).
• Formal training and experience with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, particularly in maintenance and construction activities (e.g., PPE, fall arrest, trench safety).
• Knowledge of the Ontario Traffic Manual, with emphasis on Book 7 (preferred); ability to safely set up traffic control in work zones.
• Availability to work overtime and support winter control operations as required.
   

Skills:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role (as outlined in the Physical Demands Analysis).
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office Suite is an asset.
• Must supply own set of tools (metric and SAE).