Mechanic, Transit

City of Mississauga • Mississauga, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to help move people across the city? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? MiWay is looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion to perform quality mechanical and electrical repairs on transit buses and non-revenue fleet vehicle. If that’s you, then come on board! Help the public get where they need to be, by becoming a Transit Mechanic with MiWay.

Requirements

• Minimum grade 12 education along with valid Certificate of Qualification (310T- Truck and Coach) trade licence from Skilled Trades Ontario.
• A minimum of five (5) years of combined experience as an Apperentice and Journeyperson.
• Must have a valid G Driver’s License; D or C Ontario Driver’s License with a “Z” endorsement is preferred. A driver’s license abstract acceptable to the CIty is also required.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability and willingness to stay current with new technologies and equipment to perform bus repairs.

Nice To Haves

• 310S – Automotive Service Technician trade licence is an asset.
• Experience with electronic multiplexed Heavy Duty diesel engine and automatic transmission vehicles is preferred.
• Additional courses in the mechanic’s trade will be an asset.
• Familiarity with computerized work orders preferred.
• Knowledge of the O.H. & S. Act and Regulations, including WHMIS, and the Ministry of Transportation Highway Traffic Act is preferred.
• Working experience in a Unionized environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to the MiWay Transit Fleet as set forth by the policy of the Fleet Maintenance Section.
• Must be able to read and understand various schematics related to MiWay Transit Fleet vehicles.
• Use laptop computers to diagnose electrical and electronic system faults.
• Must be proficient in the use of electronic diagnostic readers.
• Must be able to meet reasonable time expectancy in performing assigned duties.
• Work on Transit Fleet vehicles under inclement weather conditions.
• Undertake road call diagnosis and repair.
• Must wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must posses own green patch CSA approved safety footwear.
• Must posses all necessary hand tools used to perform inspections, services and repairs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package with pension (OMERS Retirement Savings Plan)
• Sunday Shift Premium - time and one-half (1½) the regular hourly rate
• Afternoons Shift Premium - $1/hour
• Night Shift Premium - $2/hour
• Tool Allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED