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Vehicle and Equipment Technician 2 (310T Mechanics)

City of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Designated paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental care
Vision care
Life insurance
Paid sick leave

Skills

Boiler
Air Brake Endorsement
Schematics
English
Analysis skills
Class D Licence
Blueprint reading
Class G Licence
Driving Licence

Full job description

Requisition ID: 18923
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.
Service: Fleet Services
Branch: Fleet Maintenance & Tech Services Branch
Employment Type: 3 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week (Various Shifts)
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $79,335.36 - $85,812.48 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Various
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Maintenance and Trades
Application Close: 28/08/2026

*Applications received will be used to staff current and on-going requirements for 12 months.

SUMMARY

The City of Ottawa has been named one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers, and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer for five consecutive years. Fleet Services supports all City departments that rely on vehicles and equipment to deliver their services and operates out of nine garages located throughout the city. We currently have openings for Vehicle & Equipment Technicians 2 (310T Mechanics) in our Fleet Maintenance and Technical Service Branch.
The City of Ottawa is a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, committed to providing all employees with an opportunity to thrive. We support employees to learn, progress and grow with access to development opportunities like mentoring, coaching, job shadowing, special on-the-job assignments, leadership development, language training, job-specific training, and all required health and safety training.
Unionized with CUPE 503, the City offers an excellent employee benefits package and pension plan along with other benefits as listed below, to ensure that our employees and their families have access to the resources they need (as outlined in the CUPE 503 Collective Agreement):

Health, Dental and Vision Care benefits
Paid sick leave
Special leave
Long term Disability
Life Insurance
Membership in OMERS pension fund with 100% Employer matching pension contributions
Employee and Family assistance programs that helps you and your family find solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges.
Progressive vacation time accrual based on length of service (3 weeks vacation to start that increases to 4 weeks after five years of continuous service and progressing up to a maximum of 7 weeks)
13 paid public holidays as listed in the Collective Agreement
Tools Allowance - $460 annually
Boots Allowance - $225 annually
Shift Premiums – an additional 7% hourly on qualified shifts as per the Collective Agreement
Overtime pay: any hours worked above the regular schedule are paid at a rate of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate as per the Collective Agreement
Paid Uniforms
Learning and development - Learning and development options include e-learning online resources, and in-class or virtual instructor-led courses.

JOB SUMMARY

Fleet Maintenance & Technical Services is responsible for: scheduled, unscheduled and emergency service; seasonal overhauls; vehicle commissioning/decommissioning; vehicle inspections and certifications; warranty monitoring; shop and specialty tool maintenance/management; maintenance of small equipment and special equipment such as fire, ambulance, ice resurfacing, turf, etc.; repair performance analysis; and Technical Services including specifying, acquiring, leasing and disposing of Municipal Fleet Vehicles.

You are responsible for performing a wide range of duties expected of a Vehicle and Equipment Technician 2, including, but not limited to, the following: conducting diagnostic inspections, performing general mechanical overhaul and repair work, and performing scheduled preventive daily maintenance inspections and repairs on vehicle system and components including, but not limited to, steering, suspension, electrical, ignition, fuel, emission control/exhaust and engine management, hydraulics, and vehicular climate control systems.

You perform all maintenance and repairs to a wide variety of fleet vehicles systems and components including, but not limited to, vehicles powered by gas, diesel, propane or natural gas, tractors, graders, loaders, dozers, cranes, mowers, heavy vehicles (i.e. garbage trucks, zambonis, ice resurfacing equipment, etc.), and automotive associated equipment including, but not limited to, boilers and compressors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Truck and Coach Technician 310T apprenticeship program of 6720 hours

Minimum of 2 years of experience within a Municipal Fleet or similar truck and coach environment

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Truck and Coach Technician 310T

Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Motorcycle Technician 310G for specific positions

TSSA Regulated Fuels Safety certificate (natural gas, propane and/or alternate fuel) for specific positions

Current Ontario Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) certificate card for specific positions

Valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated is an asset

KNOWLEDGE

City policies and procedures affecting shop operations
Considerable knowledge of the vehicle systems and the standard practices, safety issues, materials, tools, equipment and supplies to carry out maintenance operation
Manual and electronic diagnostic equipment
Personal computers with ability to use the Fleet Management Information System
Code of Conduct rules and policy
Collective agreement
Material Safety Data Sheets
Safe work practices of the trade including working at heights and the lifting of heavy objects
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Work independently with minimal direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a maintenance repair team
Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, service manuals, schematics, drawings, work orders and any other documents used in the maintenance operation
Ability make estimates of materials and time required to perform the work
Ability to proceed effectively with emergency work including on the road work with limited resources to provide maximum results and timelines
Skill in the use of jacks, hoists, overhead cranes, lift trucks and mobile lifting devices
Skill in the use of high-pressure gas and electric welding equipment (Mig. Arc. Bronze, steel, aluminum) to effect repairs as authorised under the technician license
Possess analytical skills and be detail oriented
Good manual dexterity and ability to work to close tolerances
Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with management, manufacturers and engineers to provide for problem solving and suggest corrections to problems found on specialized vehicles and equipment
Ability to provide training and explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively
Able to efficiently use, operate and maintain tools, precision measuring instrument, state-of-the-art automotive diagnostic and test equipment to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions
Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance
Possess sound judgement
Use initiative to meet deadlines
Flexible, adaptable and able to accept constructive criticism
Physically fit with stamina to perform the duties of the trade (which may include working in a standing position for long time)
Able to work in uncomfortable or confined positions on occasion
Able to lift and carry heavy parts and equipment safely
Able to tolerate exposure to moderate amounts of noise, dust, grit, oil/grease, fumes, solvents, paints, lacquers, hot/sharp metals and surface finishing products
Provide own hand and air tools relating to the trade (SAE & Metric as required) according to provisions of the collective agreement

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
This competition is only open to candidates who have a valid 310T certificate. Applicants must provide valid Skills Trade Ontario Account number on CV.
The City of Ottawa offers a compensation package including pension and benefits plans, boots allowance, tools allowance, and paid uniforms.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

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 [email protected].

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