Mechanic (310T Truck and Coach Technician) – 2 Vacancies

Position Details

• Position Type: Regular Full Time (RFT)
• Closing Date: September 15, 2026
• Salary/Wage Range: $40.23 - $42.33
• Union: CUPE Local 2723
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
• Department: Transit
• Location: 3332 Harvester Road, Burlington

Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Position Overview

This 310T Truck and Coach Mechanic position is responsible for carrying out all repairs and maintenance on a variety of vehicles, including urban transit coaches, specialized fleet, and support vehicles in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with approved policies. This position will report to the Manager of Transit Maintenance.

A Mechanic – 310T Truck and Coach Technician inspects, repairs and maintains commercial trucks, emergency vehicles, buses, and road transport vehicles by performing work on structural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems. Specifically, a Truck and Coach Technician inspects, repairs and maintains:

• Electrical and electronic systems
• Engines including fuel, exhaust, intake, and emission controls
• Transmissions, clutches, drive shafts, and axles
• Body and trim, frames and hitching/coupling systems
• Steering, suspension, and computer control systems
• Tires, wheels, and hubs
• Braking systems including air supply and hydraulic
• Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems

Responsibilities

This 310T Truck and Coach mechanic position is responsible for performing all aspects of maintenance and repairs, including MTO inspections. The Mechanic must provide a complete set of hand tools and toolbox.

Requirements

• Valid Class G driver’s licence with acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three demerit points in the previous three years prior to date of hire), or no administrative driver license suspensions.
• Valid 310T Truck and Coach Mechanics Certificate.
• Ability to acquire Ontario “C” or “B” driver’s licence with “Z” air brake endorsement.
• Provide and possess a complete set of hand tools and toolbox.
• Competency in use of diagnostic tools and ability to interpret wiring schematics.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and submit accurate and legible reports.
• Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience in repair and diagnosis of transit coaches, H.V.A.C. systems, electrical multiplex wiring, vehicle computer systems, fuel systems, auxiliary heating systems, ABS brake systems, engines, transmissions and hydraulics systems, welding and fabrication is an asset.
• Willingness to work shifts, including days, afternoons, and weekends.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call 905-335-7602 or email hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work for Us

Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door.

Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents.

A career at the City boasts:

• A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees.
• A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements.
• A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization.
• A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement.
• A great pension and benefits package.
• Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community.
• Opportunities to continuously learn and grow.

If you are interested in applying, you must apply online. Paper copies of resumes are no longer accepted.