Truck and Coach / Automotive Technician - Full-Time

Job Description: Keep Transit Moving. Apply Your Expertise. Support Fleet Reliability. At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You . Together, we are building a workplace where everyone belongs, where your technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to safety help support one of the community's most essential transportation services. As a Truck & Coach / Automotive Technician , you'll play an important role in maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of transit buses and equipment. Working in a team-oriented environment, you'll diagnose complex mechanical and electronic issues, perform preventative maintenance, and apply your expertise to ensure vehicles are safe, well-maintained, and ready for service. Thunder Bay offers more than a rewarding career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it's a place where you can grow personally and professionally while working in a dynamic fleet maintenance environment. Where Technical Expertise Supports Essential Transit Services As a Truck & Coach / Automotive Technician , you'll work with a fleet of transit vehicles and equipment, applying diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair skills across a wide range of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic systems. From preventative maintenance and legislated safety inspections to complex repairs and equipment commissioning, you'll play a key role in supporting safe fleet operations while continuously expanding your technical knowledge and experience. This is an opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment where no two days are the same, and where your expertise directly contributes to the safety and operational readiness of the City's transit fleet. How You'll Support Fleet Operations In this role, you will participate in the maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of buses and related equipment while supporting preventative maintenance and fleet reliability programs. You will also have the following accountabilities: Ensure completion of all documentation related to division operations as assigned by the supervisor. Participate in implementation of repair prioritization and preventative maintenance programs and servicing. Participate in the development of tenders for equipment and completes inspection of same upon delivery. Test, diagnose and repair computer-controlled engine and power train components, braking, electrical, suspension, hydraulic, heating and ventilation systems. Perform required schedule preventative maintenance servicing on prescribed vehicles and equipment. Perform and issue legislated annual and six-month bus/school vehicle safety inspection certificates. Provide technical direction regarding proper operation, minor maintenance servicing and minor repairs to operating personnel as required. Record and provide accurate data on repair orders regarding all servicing repairs and conditions found. For a full detailed description, please click here. What You Can Count On With Us We're proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As a Truck & Coach / Automotive Technician , you'll enjoy: A competitive salary that reflects your expertise A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mind Generous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when you need more time off A boot allowance and winter parka program to help keep you comfortable and prepared throughout the year Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements A clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated shop environment designed with safety and efficiency in mind Modern shop equipment, including vehicle hoists, allowing you to work more comfortably and efficiently – no more creepers! A supportive team culture and positive work environment that offers an alternat…

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