Posted 4 months ago
Technician (Automotive)
@ City of St. Catharines
St. Catharines, Ontario
Overview
City of St. Catharines is hiring a full-time Automotive Technician to maintain, repair and inspect City-owned trucks, loaders, sweepers, firefighting vehicles and park equipment. The role requires 3 to 5 years of recent automotive repair experience and a Class DZ licence, with overtime during winter control operations. Candidates must supply their own metric and SAE tools.
Responsibilities:
- Repair and maintain City-owned trucks, loaders, sweepers and park equipment
- Diagnose issues, road test and perform safety checks
- Install, remove and maintain vehicle attachments such as snow plows and sanders
- Pick up and deliver vehicles, and keep the shop clean and organized
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 diploma or GED and Ontario 310S or 310T certificate
- 3 to 5 years of recent automotive repair experience with engine management diagnostics
- Valid, unrestricted Class DZ driver's licence
- Standard First Aid/CPR C certification
- Availability for overtime and winter control operations
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Ontario Certificate of Qualification: Automotive Service Technician (310S), Ontario Certificate of Qualification: Truck and Coach Technician (310T), Class DZ driver's licence, Drive Clean certification, Ozone Depletion Protection (ODP) certification, Propane certification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Automotive service technology, Truck and coach technology |
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City of St. Catharines
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In the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in our Strategic Plan. Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring, not just for today, but for generations to come. We are proud to be a vibrant city, offering excellent opportunities to both residents and visitors to live, work and play. Our continued growth of ‘The Garden City’ ensures quality of life is enhanced through unique festivals, historical sites, cultural attractions, authentic wine-and-culinary experiences, sporting events, and much more! We strive to make sure there is something diverse and inclusive for everyone. The City of St. Catharines is recognized as an exceptional place to work as one of Hamilton-Niagara Region’s 2025 Top Employers for its professional development programs, planning assistance services and contributions to a defined benefit pension plan and generous yearly mental health practitioner coverage. Fun Facts 👥 Population of just over 140,000, making us the largest of 12 municipalities in the Niagara Region 🚢 Home to the historic Welland Canals Centre and elevated observation platform 🚴♀️ Over 1,000 acres of parks and trails, enriching a healthy and active lifestyle 🍃 Unique micro-climate from the Niagara Escarpment and two great lakes – Lake Erie and Lake Ontario 🎠 Our nostalgic Lakeside Park Carousel is still only five cents a ride Employment Opportunities At the City of St. Catharines, we're looking for motivated, talented people who share our high standards for customer service and a common desire to create and sustain a vibrant, healthy, safe and caring community for the citizens of St. Catharines. Join our team and be part of a meaningful journey to shape the future of our community, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the present. Visit www.stcatharines.ca/jobs for all of our current job opportunities.
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- PO Box 3012, 50 Church Street, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7C2, CA
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- City of St. Catharines
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In the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in our Strategic Plan. Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring, not just for today, but for generations to come. We are proud to be a vibrant city, offering excellent opportunities to both residents and visitors to live, work and play. Our continued growth of ‘The Garden City’…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | St. Catharines, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1876 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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About the Role
As an Automotive Technician, you will perform skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, and inspection of City-owned vehicles and mechanical equipment. This includes diagnosing issues, completing repairs, and ensuring all equipment is safe and operational to support municipal services.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Repair and maintain a variety of City-owned vehicles and equipment (e.g., trucks, loaders, tractors, sweepers, firefighting vehicles, ice resurfacers, park maintenance equipment).
- Diagnose issues, perform road tests, and conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
- Install, remove, repair, and maintain vehicle attachments (e.g., snow plows, sanders, ice resurfacers, snow blowers, sweepers).
- Perform mechanical tasks such as modifying water valves, repairing tools, welding, and fabricating components.
- Pick up and deliver vehicles as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized shop environment.
- Ensure equipment is safe to operate and properly stored; maintain cleanliness of vehicles and work areas.
- Provide excellent customer service by responding to the needs of staff and other internal customers.
- Accurately complete required documentation (e.g., daily performance logs, timesheets, accident reports).
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What’s Required:
Education & Certification
- Grade 12 diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.
- Ontario Certificate of Qualification: Automotive Service Technician (310S).
- Ontario Certificate of Qualification: Truck and Coach Technician (310T).
- Standard First Aid / CPR C certification (WSIB recognized).
- Valid, unrestricted Class “DZ” driver’s licence.
- Drive Clean certification (preferred).
- Ozone Depletion Protection (ODP) certification with air conditioning experience (preferred).
Propane, Natural Gas, and Hydraulic certifications (preferred).
Experience
- 3–5 years of recent automotive repair experience, including engine management systems (diagnostics and troubleshooting).
- Formal training and experience with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, particularly in maintenance and construction activities (e.g., PPE, fall arrest, trench safety).
- Knowledge of the Ontario Traffic Manual, with emphasis on Book 7 (preferred); ability to safely set up traffic control in work zones.
- Availability to work overtime and support winter control operations as required.
Skills:
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role (as outlined in the Physical Demands Analysis).
- Strong time management and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
- Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office Suite is an asset.
- Must supply own set of tools (metric and SAE).
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