Requisition ID: 18775? Department: Transit Services Dept.? Service: Transit Bus Oper & Maintenance Service? Branch: Transit Fleet Maintenance Branch Employment Type: up to 10 Full-time Permanent??Work Hours: 40.00?hours per weekAffiliation: ATU 279?Salary Information: $42.833?per hour (2024 rates of pay)Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent ?City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo?Application Close: 30/09/2025JOB SUMMARY
The Transit Fleet and Facilities Maintenance team provides safe, reliable, efficient, timely and cost-effective transit vehicle maintenance services to support federally regulated transit services within the City of Ottawa.
Reporting to a Garage Supervisor, you are responsible for performing a wide range of duties expected of a Truck and Coach Technician, including, but not limited to, the following: conducting diagnostic inspection of vehicles*, performing general mechanical overhaul and repair work , and performing daily maintenance repairs. You perform all unit changes or repairs to Fleet vehicles (including but not limited to transmission, brakes, suspensions, electrical components, injectors, radiators, steering, differentials and air systems) and make miscellaneous adjustments to doors, destination signs and other vehicle systems.
vehicles*-refers to buses within the Transit Fleet Maintenance Division and any other Fleet vehicle within the Municipal Maintenance Division (cars/trucks, forklifts, etc.).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Truck and Coach Technician apprenticeship program of 6720 hours
Completion of advanced technical courses is an asset
Minimum of 1 year of experience following attainment of certification
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Truck and Coach Technician 310T or Red Seal endorsementKNOWLEDGE
City policies and procedures affecting shop operations
Considerable knowledge of the vehicle systems, and the standard methods, tools, and equipment used in the trade
Diagnostic equipment
Personal computers, with ability to use the Fleet Management Information System.
Safe work practices of the trade.
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Successful completion of a pre-employment ergonomic assessment is required
Work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a maintenance repair team
Read, understand and interpret service manuals, schematics, drawings, and work orders
Plan work and make estimates of materials and time required to perform the work
Perform safety inspections on buses/vehicles
Operate within a computerized Fleet Management Information System
Ability and facility to use tools and equipment with precision
Possess analytical skills and be detail oriented
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Able to efficiently use, operate and maintain tools and state-of-the-art automotive diagnostic and test equipment
Able to organize, clean and maintain a safe work area
Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance
Possess sound judgement
Use initiative to meet deadlines
Able to establish and maintain good working relationships with fellow employees in a team environment
Good manual dexterity and ability to work to close tolerances
Able to tolerate exposure to moderate amounts of noise, dust, grit, oil/grease, fumes, solvents, paints, lacquers, hot/sharp metals and surface finishing products
Physically fit, with stamina to perform the duties of the trade (which may include working in a standing position for long time periods)
Able to work in uncomfortable or confined positions on occasion
Provide own hand tools relating to the trade (SAE & Metric as required) according to provisions of the Collective Agreement
Able to work a variety of scheduled shifts, including week-ends, on-call and nights, as per the Collective Agreement
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
Additional vacancies may occur during the competition process; Must be able to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays at a variety of locations.
Must complete City training and obtain Ontario unrestricted CZ class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) within the timeframe determined by the employer, in order to operate a City of Ottawa bus.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.
