Why Guelph:
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Considerable experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through a Grade 12 education and five years experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Preference may be given to Licenced Technician’s, possessing a valid Truck & Coach Technician Licence (310T)
• Strong consideration will be given to Apprentices who have completed Level 2 or Level 3 of the 310T apprenticeship program with Skilled Trades Ontario.
• Apprentices must be register with the Skilled Trades of Ontario within 60 days of employment.
• Apprentices shall provide copy of 310T Truck and Coach Technician Logbook if already registered as an apprentice with Ontario Skilled Trades
• Additional licenses (ex. Valid Automotive Service Technician (310S) are considered an asset.
• Must possess a valid Class ‘CZ’ licence with a good driving record or have a valid driver’s licence in good standing and be willing to obtain CZ within a specified time period. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.

• Perform all maintenance and repair of all types of light and heavy Transit vehicles including diagnosis and correction of problems with diesel and/or gasoline engines, automatic transmissions, brakes, steering and other bus components in accordance with approved policy
• Perform inspection, maintenance and repair of all Transit equipment
• Lubricate, refuel, change oil, service tires and batteries, etc. as required
• 310T Apprentices shall work under the direction of a licensed 310T Truck and Coach Journeyperson Technician, complete service and repair tasks on all Transit fleet equipment.
• Perform general housekeeping as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned