Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Position Details

• Department: Corporate Services
• Division: Energy Fleet & Facilities
• Pay Range: $45.00 CUPE 2620
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
• Work Location: Woodlands Operation Centre - 1179 Bronte Road, Oakville
• Posting Date: July 29, 2026
• Application Deadline: December 31, 2026

Job Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Fleet Services, this position provides scheduled annual inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs to Public Works, Halton Police and Halton Ambulance vehicles.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled annual inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs to all Public Works, Halton Police and Halton Ambulance vehicles, including off-road equipment and small equipment.
• Performs aftermarket installations of equipment to new vehicles as required including but not limited to, two-way radios, identification decals, accessory electrical wiring/lighting and winches.
• Troubleshoots vehicle/equipment issues and performs non-scheduled and emergency repairs on Regional vehicles while performing rotational Mechanic stand-by duties.
• Ensures complete & accurate documentation is input on vehicle repair work orders, daily time sheets and all other work related documentation.
• Functions as a member of a dynamic team and demonstrates team co-operation at all times.
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Halton Region’s safety standards & policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Secondary school diploma along with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in fleet maintenance.
• Must be licensed to work on heavy duty trucks, equipment, and light vehicles demonstrated by having obtained a 310S (Automotive Service Technician) and/or 310T (Truck and Coach) certificates issued by the Skilled Trades Ontario. The Regional Municipality of Halton will consider an applicant with only a 310S or 310T license, with exception that the applicant shall acquire the other license.
• A valid DZ license and Air Conditioning Certificate (Ontario Ozone Depletion).
• Strong understanding of on-board vehicle computerized systems, including the ability to operate electronic monitoring and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience in electrical systems, heavy equipment, backhoes, air and hydraulic systems (pumps/cylinders).
• Additional competencies include the ability to operate cutting torches, various welding equipment and knowledge of metal fabrication.
• Must also be able to access maintenance information and technical manuals on internet-based sources such as All-Data or Mitchell on Demand.
• Computer literacy in a Networked Windows environment (Microsoft 365).
• Experience with SAP and the Plant Maintenance module.
• Excellent verbal, written and strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Diesel Engine experience.
• EV and Hybrid vehicle experience is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working/ Employment Conditions

Working Conditions

• Drive a Regional vehicle and will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license and a satisfactory driver’s abstract, by their first day of employment.
• Must be able to perform all the necessary physical tasks associated with the repair and maintenance of Halton Regional vehicles.

Employment Conditions

• Valid Ontario G class driver’s license.
• Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, by the first day of employment.

Important information about your application

In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.

Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.