MINJobs posting: Licensed Mechanic A
June 4, 2025
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Licensed Mechanic A

Organization:
Town of Oakville
Region:
Ontario
Application deadline:
June 12, 2025 before 23:30
Type:
Full Time
Category:
Mechanics & vehicle maintenance
Description
Reporting to the Shop Supervisor, and receiving direction from the Leadhand, the Licensed Mechanic A is responsible for repairs on light automotive, heavy truck, plows & winter control equipment, aerial devices, off-road, agricultural rated equipment, trailers, heavy and small equipment for Roads and Works Operations, Parks and Open Space, Recreation and Culture, Oakville Fire and Oakville Hydro.

Note: Consideration may be given to applicants who do not possess a 310S Automotive Technician Certificate of Qualification highlighted below if a fully qualified candidate is not available in the applicant pool. A successful applicant without the pre-requisite certification would be expected to obtain the 310S certification within 24 months of employment as a condition of continued employment and would be compensated at the Apprentice Band 7 rate at $38.94/hour (probationary rate) or $39.24/hour (full-time rate).

Job Responsibilities:

  • Performs scheduled Inspections, Preventive Maintenance, Repairs, Rebuilds, Tracing and Analysis, Adjustments, etc. on (but not limited to) vehicles, on and off-road equipment, automotive, industrial, agricultural, small tools and equipment, and their related components and systems
  • Data search, diagnoses and repair of all vehicle systems including electrical, emission, transmission, engine, brakes, steering, suspension, hydraulic, pneumatic, and water systems
  • Typical systems worked on include: Brakes - air, hydraulic, disc and drum.  Engines - gas, diesel, propane.  Drive Trains - standard and automatic transmissions with or without PTO, hydrostatic, axles, differentials, gearboxes, and clutches. Systems - Includes pneumatic, hydraulic, water, electrical. There are also welding and metal repair and some fabrication requirements;
  • Records entries of activities including work orders, inspection sheets etc. and material usage;
  • Provides guidance and instructions to students and drivers;
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Secondary school graduation, OSSD, or Ontario recognized equivalent.  Valid 310 T Truck and Coach Technician to latest standards certificate and a valid 310 S Automotive Service Technician to latest standards certificate are required.   
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience in vehicle maintenance.
  • Minimum of 2 years Municipal or equivalent diversified fleet experience.
  • Lift truck operations and ICE-P Internal Combustion Alternate Fuel Technician – Propane certificates are definite assets. 
  • Ability to operate all necessary shop equipment including oxy\acetylene torches, arc and MIG welders and plasma cutter is required. 
  • Possess own set of mechanic’s basic tools. 
  • Ability to use electronic monitoring and diagnostic equipment is required. 
  • Must be able to function with technical drawings for equipment, electrical, pneumatic, fluid power. Must be competent in the use a computer in a Windows / Network environment. 
  • Understanding of Book 7 Traffic Control, Highway Traffic Act, MSDS, WHMIS, Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other Regulations and Standards as they affect this work.
  • Demonstrate effective communications, both oral and written, customer service, and problem-solving skills. Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties.  Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
  • Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class DZ minimum (standard and automatic transmission) with 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) as a condition of employment.
Salary & Benefits

$41.56 (Full Time Rate)

Contact
Email: heather.pratt@oakville.ca

Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on June 12, 2025.


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Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on June 12, 2025.


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