Licensed Motor Mechanic (Open)

Position Details

• Job Title: Licensed Motor Mechanic
• Department: Transit Windsor
• Union: A.T.U. Local 616
• Position Status: Regular Full-Time
• Hourly Rate: $44.26 per hour plus $1.50 per hour Skilled Trades Premium and shift premiums
• Hours of Work per Week: 40 hours
• Shift Work Required: Yes
• Posting Period: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing maintenance and repairs to motorized vehicles and other equipment using proper tools and methods
• Validating inspections while abiding by all government acts and regulations in a safe, professional, and efficient manner
• Inspecting and performing preventative maintenance on equipment and motorized vehicles
• Diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding, and/or replacing engines, computerized ignitions, various fuel systems, hydraulics, drive train, brake systems, air conditioning systems, air ride systems, tires, etc.
• Operating a diagnostic computer terminal to help identify problems
• Reading blueprints and electrical schematics
• Welding and fabricating using oxy-acetylene and arc welding equipment
• Maintaining cleanliness of equipment, tools, and work areas
• Writing detailed reports, estimates, and work orders completely and accurately as required
• Communicating and cooperating with other employees with minimum supervision
• Guiding other employees and trainees
• Operating all vehicles and equipment
• Working in all types of weather and conditions
• Performing on-street repairs, bus change-offs, and towing as needed
• Practicing safe working habits at all times and using suitable protective equipment as required
• Following all guidelines as set forth by WHMIS training for the safe handling of materials
• Lifting/carrying various parts and tools throughout daily duties
• Performing Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program
• Performing other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency
• Current Certificate of Qualification 310T (Truck and Coach Technician)
• Current valid and lawful Class G Driver's Licence in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and provision of a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Certificate of Qualification 310S (Automotive Service Technician) considered an asset

Physical Demands

The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a heavy to very heavy level of work.

Must complete a post-offer agility test to assist the successful candidate in completing position tasks safely and minimizing injuries on the job.

How to Apply

An online application is available at the City of Windsor career website at www.CityWindsorCareers.ca and must be completed and submitted by the noted posting period. Internet access is available at your local library branch.

If you require assistance to apply online, please contact hr.customer.service@citywindsor.ca or call (519) 255-6515.

Additional Information

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community it serves.

The City of Windsor strives to protect all personal information submitted via the internet in response to job postings and will not request social insurance number, banking, or financial information.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

The workplace is smoke-free and scent-safe.

Personal information collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process to applicants with disabilities; candidates should notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs.