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About the Role

Reporting to the Fleet Supervisor, the Motor Vehicle Mechanic performs skilled mechanical service, inspection, and repair activities on a wide range of municipal vehicles and equipment. This role requires expertise as a licensed Motor Vehicle Technician (310T and 310S) to ensure work meets regulatory and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducts repairs, service, and inspections on various engine types including gasoline, diesel, hybrid, CNG, battery electric, and propane.
• Focuses on quality customer service and continuous improvement, supporting corporate values and strategic plans.
• Performs repairs, maintenance, service, and inspections on light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment in the municipal fleet.
• Utilizes service manuals, technical reference materials, manufacturer specifications, and schematic diagrams for work.
• Performs and certifies Ministry of Transportation (MTO) vehicle inspections under the DriveON program, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Completes and electronically signs DriveON reports and certificates.
• Diagnoses, maintains, and repairs a wide variety of mechanical systems including electrical, electronic control systems, electric motors, pneumatic, steering, brakes, suspension, hydraulics, emission control systems, ignition, fuel, engines, and drivetrain.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, lifting equipment, precision instruments, and specialized diagnostic equipment.
• Inspects and maintains all tools and equipment, reporting any defects.
• Checks and verifies completed work for safety standards and satisfactory operation.
• Performs electric and acetylene welding and cutting as required for vehicle and equipment service and repair.
• Prepares and maintains written and/or electronic work records, including time sheets, work orders, parts lists, and inspection sheets.
• Accurately documents work activities and time using paper or Fleet Management Information Software and payroll system.
• Moves all types of vehicles and equipment in and out of the work area.
• Maintains a neat, tidy, and clean workspace and adheres to maximum tool box configurations.
• Recommends changes to procedures and methods.
• Periodically provides technical guidance and assistance to licensed technicians and other staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including transient, emergency, or minor recurring tasks.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Grade 12 in the Province of Ontario or equivalent.
• Successful completion of both 310T (Truck and Coach Technician) and 310S (Automotive Service Technician) Technician Apprenticeship Programs at a certified community college or trade school.
• Valid Internal Combustion Alternate Fuel Certificates, ICE-NG (Natural Gas) and ICE-P (Propane) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid Certificate of Qualification from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) as a Truck and Coach Technician (310T) and Automotive Service Technician (310S).
• Valid Class DZ Driver's License (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable legislation and regulations governing Motor Vehicle Technicians.
• Consideration will be given to candidates that have their 310T licence and are able to obtain their 310S licence within 36 months.
• Applicants may be required to complete a job-related test.
• Must attach all transcripts or relevant information to the application.
• Police Record Check required.

Skills

• Mechanical service
• Inspection
• Repair
• Gasoline engine repair
• Diesel engine repair
• Hybrid engine repair
• CNG engine repair
• Battery electric engine repair
• Propane engine repair
• Customer service
• Continuous improvement
• Light duty vehicle repair
• Medium duty vehicle repair
• Heavy duty vehicle repair
• Service manual utilization
• Technical reference utilization
• Manufacturer specification adherence
• Schematic diagram interpretation
• MTO inspections
• DriveON program
• Electrical system repair
• Electronic control system repair
• Electric motor repair
• Pneumatic system repair
• Steering system repair
• Brake system repair
• Suspension system repair
• Hydraulic system repair
• Emission control system repair
• Ignition system repair
• Fuel system repair
• Engine repair
• Drivetrain repair
• Hand tool usage
• Power tool usage
• Lifting equipment operation
• Precision instrument usage
• Diagnostic equipment usage
• Tool maintenance
• Equipment maintenance
• Welding
• Cutting
• Record keeping
• Work order completion
• Parts list preparation
• Inspection sheet preparation
• Fleet Management Information Software utilization
• Payroll system utilization
• Vehicle movement
• Workspace maintenance
• Technical guidance
• Assistance to staff

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-Time Permanent
• Shift work required

Experience Level

• Licensed Motor Vehicle Technician

Education Level

• Grade 12
• 310T Apprenticeship Program
• 310S Apprenticeship Program

Salary/Compensations

• $41.62 - $46.27 per hour

About the Company

• The City of London is committed to supporting the corporate values and strategic plans.