Mechanical Serviceperson

Job Details:
Permanent Full Time (UNIFOR 1256)

Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Salary Range:

Probationary Rate: $31.61 per hour
Full Time Rate: $34.77 per hour

Closing Date:

Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on July 10, 2025.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position is being offered as a full-time permanent staff complement to the Transit Department (Maintenance Division). Duties will include but not be restricted to:

• Work is performed in accordance with established practice and procedures. Works primarily under the direction and guidance of the Manager, Maintenance Supervisor and Senior Maintenance Staff.
• Service buses in accordance with the Transit Service’s Department’s preventative maintenance program.
• Provide assistance to Transit Maintenance Staff by performing the non-licensed repairs on vehicles e.g. lights, lenses, wiper blades, fareboxes, etc.
• Assisting mechanics on “two people” jobs.
• Change tires when required.
• Delivery and return of buses as required by on service change-offs.
• Pick-up of vehicle parts as needed.
• May be required to repair and/or clean bus shelters and other Transit Services Department assets.
• May be required to install/repair bus stop signs.
• May be required to perform the duties of a Utility Cleaner, as the need arises.
• Work is on a shift basis covering a seven day per week operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Grade 12 education.
• Must show proof of mechanical aptitude or have Transit experience in mechanical maintenance activities.
• A general knowledge of the mechanical make- up of a bus is a requirement.
• Must have a valid Wheel Installer Certificate or Commercial Vehicle Wheel Service Certificate or successfully obtain as a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid certificate to operate a forklift or successfully obtain as a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid TSSA Municipal Fuel Attendant Certificate or successfully obtain as a condition of employment.
• Must be resourceful and have initiative to work with little supervision.
• Must hold (or have the ability to obtain as a condition of employment) and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver's License Class B or C with a Z air brake endorsement and a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) prior to assuming the position.

DATED: June 25, 2025

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.