Description

About the Role
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.

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 and Experience

  • Ontario Certificate of Qualification: Truck and Coach Technician (310T).
  • Ontario Certificate of Qualification: Automotive Service Technician (310S).
  • Valid Class “DZ” driver’s licence.
  • Standard First Aid / CPR C certification (WSIB recognized).
  • ODP (Ozone Depletion Protection) certification (preferred).
  • Drive Clean certification (preferred).
  • Propane, Natural Gas, and Hydraulic certifications (preferred).
  • 3–5 years of recent automotive repair experience, including engine diagnostics.
  • Training in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., PPE, fall arrest, trench safety).
  • Familiarity with Ontario Traffic Manual (Book 7 preferred); able to set up safe traffic control in work zones.
  • Experience working flexible hours, including shifts, overtime, and winter control.

    • Skills:

  • Ability to meet physical demands of the role (as per PDA).
  • Strong time management and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office experience is an asset.
  • Must supply own tools (metric and SAE).