At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose, repair, and maintain Ottawa’s transit bus fleet while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join OC Transpo, a key player in Ottawa's public transit system.
- Benefits: Earn $48.77/hour, enjoy tool allowances, paid uniforms, and mental health support.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with opportunities for overtime and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community by keeping transit buses running smoothly.
- Qualifications: Must have 310T certification and at least one year of post-certification experience.
The predicted salary is between 48.77 - 48.77 $ per hour.
OC Transpo is hiring full-time permanent licensed mechanics to diagnose, repair, and maintain Ottawa’s transit bus fleet. The position is based at Transit Service, 1500 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.
Compensation and benefits:
- CA$48.77 per hour (2026 rates of pay)
- Annual tool allowance for licensed trades supplying their own tools
- Paid uniforms and personal protective equipment
- Vacation starting at three weeks, increasing with service
- Night-shift premiums, with pensionable premiums for licensed trades
- Overtime and shift exchanges under the collective agreement
- Employee Assistance Program and mental health supports
Requirements:
- Ontario Certificate of Qualification as a Truck and Coach Technician (310T) or Red Seal endorsement
- Completion of a 6,720-hour Truck and Coach Technician apprenticeship
- At least one year of experience after certification
- Valid, unrestricted Ontario Class G driver’s licence, or provincial equivalent, with no more than six demerit points
- Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and statutory holidays
- Ability to obtain an unrestricted Ontario Class CZ driver’s licence, or provincial equivalent, within the employer’s required timeframe
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain transit buses and vehicle systems
- Perform safety inspections and use diagnostic and test equipment
- Read and interpret service manuals, schematics, drawings, and work orders
- Plan work and estimate required materials and time
- Use the computerized Fleet Management Information System and maintain a safe work area
Applicants must provide their own trade hand tools. A pre-employment ergonomic assessment and a satisfactory Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) are required. English oral, reading, and writing skills are required.
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