Licensed Mechanic; Truck & Coach - 310T; revised Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Licensed Mechanic (Truck & Coach - 310T) (revised)

Requisition
Department:
Transit Services Dept.
Service:
Transit Bus Oper & Maintenance Service
Branch:
Transit Fleet Maintenance Branch

Employment Type:

up to 10 Full-time Permanent

Work Hours:

40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: ATU 279 
Salary Information: $48.770 per hour (
* New* 2026 rates of pay)

Location:

Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent
City:
Ottawa, ON
Job Category:
Transit Services - OC Transpo 
Application Close: 30/08/2026

JOB SUMMARY

OC Transpo’s Transit Fleet Maintenance team plays a key role in delivering safe, reliable public transit across Ottawa. As a Licensed Mechanic (310T), you will diagnose, repair, and maintain one of Canada’s largest municipal bus fleets using modern tools, equipment, and facilities. You’ll work alongside a skilled team and contribute directly to the safety and performance of our transit system.

Annual tool allowance for licensed trades supplying their own tools

Paid Uniforms and PPE

Vacation entitlements, starting with 3 weeks and increasing with service

Shift premiums for night shifts (7% pensionable premiums for licensed trades)

Opportunities for shift exchanges and overtime within the collective agreement

Access to mental health supports and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Truck and Coach Technician apprenticeship program of 6720 hours

Completion of advanced technical courses is an asset

Minimum of 1 year of experience following attainment of certification

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Truck and Coach Technician 310T or Red Seal endorsement

KNOWLEDGE

City policies and procedures affecting shop operations

Considerable knowledge of the vehicle systems, and the standard methods, tools, and equipment used in the trade

Diagnostic equipment

Personal computers, with ability to use the Fleet Management Information System.

Safe work practices of the trade.

Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Successful completion of a pre-employment ergonomic assessment is required

Work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a maintenance repair team

Read, understand and interpret service manuals, schematics, drawings, and work orders

Plan work and make estimates of materials and time required to perform the work

Perform safety inspections on buses/vehicles

Operate within a computerized Fleet Management Information System

Ability and facility to use tools and equipment with precision

Possess analytical skills and be detail oriented

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Able to efficiently use, operate and maintain tools and state-of-the-art automotive diagnostic and test equipment

Able to organize, clean and maintain a safe work area

Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance

Possess sound judgement

Use initiative to meet deadlines

Able to establish and maintain good working relationships with fellow employees in a team environment

Good manual dexterity and ability to work to close tolerances

Able to tolerate exposure to moderate amounts of noise, dust, grit, oil/grease, fumes, solvents, paints, lacquers, hot/sharp metals and surface finishing products

Physically fit, with stamina to perform the duties of the trade (which may include working in a standing position for long time periods)

Able to work in uncomfortable or confined positions on occasion

Provide own hand tools relating to the trade (SAE & Metric as required) according to provisions of the Collective Agreement

Able to work a variety of scheduled shifts, including week-ends, on-call and nights, as per the Collective Agreement

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement:
English oral, reading, writing

Police Record Check:
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level
2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.;
Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.

Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial…