Equipment Repair Technician

Job Details

Permanent Full Time (CUPE 136)

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Applications for this position must be received at  by no later than 11:59pm on September 11, 2026.

Probationary Rate: $37.70

Full-Time Rate: $38.00

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

Consideration may be given to applicants who do not possess an Agricultural Equipment Technician Certificate qualification and/or the Heavy Equipment Mechanic Certification noted 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 Agricultural Equipment Technician or Heavy Equipment Mechanic certification within 24 - 36 months of employment as a condition of continued employment and would be compensated at the appropriate Apprentice Band rate in accordance with Schedule C of the CUPE Local 136 Collective Agreement.

The Fleet Services department is responsible for the repairs and maintenance on Roads & Works, Parks & Open Space, Recreation & Culture, Fire and Oakville Hydro Departments, on light automotive, heavy truck, plows & winter control equipment, aerial devices, off-road, agricultural rated equipment, trailers, and small equipment. The Equipment Repair Technicians are exposed to a variety of equipment types, including, but not limited to:
Large riding mowers, farm tractors, winter control equipment which include trackless and bombardier sidewalk plows, sweepers, roller/compactors and other miscellaneous construction equipment (i.e.: backhoes), blowers, chippers, compressors, trimmers, lawn mowers, pumps, saws, routers, tampers, augers, and generators. Equipment may be handheld, carriage, tractor, trailer, or chassis mounted.

Hours of Work are 40 hours per week. Variable shifts may be required with appropriate notice.

Reporting to the Shop Supervisor and receiving direction from the Leadhand and/or Licensed Mechanic as required, the Equipment Repair Technician will be responsible for performing the following:

• Scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, repair, rebuild, tracing, tune-up, and troubleshooting gas & diesel engine powered equipment. This includes engines, their integral systems, mountings, components, controls, PTOs, and ancillary drives.
• Work will generally be performed on but not limited to units of less than 100 horsepower. Engines will be either 2 or 4 strokes, air or water cooled, fuel injected or carbureted, diesel or gasoline. Work will also be performed on integral engine components such as inlet and filtration systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, exhaust, and intake components, silencers and drive train components, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Troubleshooting and tracing problems and their correction as may be required by proper trade practices, manufacturer’(s) requirements, or as directed. This will include disassembly/repair/rebuild/reassembly and testing of the equipment and components (i.e.: steering systems, brakes, wheels, structural and suspension).
• Operate shop equipment necessary for such repairs, i.e., drill and hydraulic presses, lifting equipment, micrometers, gauges, mower blade sharpening equipment, and hand tools as may be required.
• Perform welding, fabrication and equipment modifications as required.
• Maintenance and repair of special use equipment. This will include its preparation for seasonal use or storage, and regular inspection(s) during these periods to ensure its proper and safe operable condition.
• Read, interpret, and function with technical drawings and manuals for equipment, i.e., electrical, fluid power (water & hydraulic), mechanical, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to the schedule for the equipment relevant to this position and assist management with its planning.
• May be required to perform field service and emergency repairs on equipment operating throughout the Town.
• Enter and maintain accurate records and data on work performed daily.
• Perform job duties in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Corporate Policies of the Town of Oakville.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of Grade 12 education or recognized equivalent.
• Successful completion of Agricultural Equipment Technician Certificateor Heavy Equipment Mechanic Certificate. However, consideration may be given to applicants who do not possess these certifications - please refer to additional language noted above.
• 5 years of demonstrated previous related experience in equipment maintenance required including experience working with a wide variety of equipment as noted above.
• Certifications in propane and natural gas (ICE P or ICE NG), lift truck operations, Overhead Crane, and Rigging. Ozone depletion license is also a requirement. Please note consideration may be given to applicants who do not possess these certifications if a fully…