Licensed Mechanic (Truck & Coach - 310T)

CityofOttawa•Ottawa, ON

19h•Onsite

About The Position

OC Transpo’s Transit Fleet Maintenance team plays a key role in delivering safe, reliable public transit across Ottawa. As a Licensed Mechanic (310T), you will diagnose, repair, and maintain one of Canada’s largest municipal bus fleets using modern tools, equipment, and facilities. You’ll work alongside a skilled team and contribute directly to the safety and performance of our transit system.

Requirements

Completion of Truck and Coach Technician apprenticeship program of 6720 hours
Minimum of 1 year of experience following attainment of certification
Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Truck and Coach Technician 310T or Red Seal endorsement
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
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
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
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
English oral, reading, writing
A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
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.

Nice To Haves

Completion of advanced technical courses is an asset

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, and maintain one of Canada’s largest municipal bus fleets using modern tools, equipment, and facilities.
Contribute directly to the safety and performance of our transit system.
Perform safety inspections on buses/vehicles.
Operate within a computerized Fleet Management Information System.
Organize, clean and maintain a safe work area.