Automotive Technician, Fleet Operations
Vacancy: Yes
Posting #: CUPE-2026-28
Posting Period: June 10 – 23, 2026
Employer Group: CUPE Local 4700 (Haldimand)
Reporting to: Supervisor, Fleet Operations
Grade: 9
Wage Range Hourly: $38.208 - $44.230
Position Status: Permanent full-time
Work Hours per Week: 40
Location: Cayuga, ON (Kohler Yard)
- Self-Direction
- Interpersonal Communication
- Collaborative Skills
- Resilience
The Automotive Technician will diagnose problems with vehicles and equipment and carry out major and / or minor scheduled or non-scheduled repairs, maintenance and / or overhaul on all vehicles and equipment, at both the garage and at various job-sites. This role assigns tasks and / or provide guidance to staff assigned to assist with repair, maintenance and / or overhaul of vehicles and equipment, ensuring work is done correctly.
- High School Grade 12 graduation or equivalent plus an additional program of over one year and up to two years
- Current Truck & Coach Technician (T) license, and
- Current Automotive Service Technician (S) license required.
- Over 5 years current related experience including required apprentice hours.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s license – Class DZ required with a satisfactory abstract must be maintained
- Industry standard tool box and hand tools with ability to perform duties as assigned
- Proven mechanical aptitude with sound knowledge of heavy equipment and diesel engines
- Good understanding of seasonal nature of fleet operations in a municipal setting
- Proven communication skills (both oral and written)
- Proven time management skills
- Proven ability to work independently
- Must be physically able to perform the work
- Current First Aid and CPR required
- Technology Aptitude
- Demonstrated fundamental computer skills to perform basic tasks on various technological devices and programs while adhering to cybersecurity and an awareness of best practices
- Proven ability to follow steps that are well defined to obtain / input information
- Small equipment and hand tools
- Volt, ohm and amp meters
- Gauges and testers
- Computer Analyzer
- Callipers
- Micrometres
- Pickup Truck
- Front-end loader (2- or 4-wheel drive)
- Truck jacks
- Air Compressor and attachments
- Chain falls
- Torches
- Hydraulic press
- Welder
- Steam jenny
- Forklift
The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to:
- Provide and demonstrate commitment to the Haldimand County code of conduct and all other policies approved by Council.
- Provide effective customer service to sustain the positive image of the Corporation in Haldimand County.
- Diagnose problems with vehicles and equipment and carry out major and / or minor scheduled or non-scheduled repair, maintenance and / or overhaul on all vehicles and equipment, at both the garage and at various job-sites.
- Assign tasks and / or provide guidance to staff assigned to assist with repair, maintenance and / or overhaul of vehicles and equipment, ensuring work is done correctly.
- Advise Fleet Coordinator – Parts and Service if supplies are needed; to sign out supplies when they are needed.
- Reports and Recordkeeping
- Complete daily administration procedures to maintain accurate documentation of projects and activities (for example, daily log book, service repair sheets, work orders).
- Health & Safety
- Be accountable for the safe use, upkeep and housekeeping of County assigned resources including fleet and yard.
- Carry out maintenance and housekeeping duties at the garage/Kohler facility to ensure a tidy and safe workspace.
Demonstrate commitment to the Haldimand County Code of Conduct
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job.
