Apprentice Truck & Coach Technician

Requisition ID: 23302  Department: Transit Services Dept. Service: Transit Bus Oper & Maintenance Service Employment Type: up to 20 Full-time Permanent  Work Hours: 40.00 /hours per week (Subject to shift work at all locations) Affiliation: ATU 279/Equipment Div Salary Information: As per schedule below1st period - $36.1202nd period - $39.9903rd period - $41.4504th period - $42.910 (2026 Rates of pay) Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent  Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo Application Close: 21/08/2026 *NOTE: Applications / resumes received will be used to staff current and on-going requirements JOB SUMMARY The Transit Fleet and Facilities Maintenance team provides safe, reliable, efficient, timely and cost-effective transit vehicle maintenance services to support federally regulated transit services within the City of Ottawa. You develop job skills to the journeyperson level as an apprentice Truck and Coach Technician, under the guidance and direction of more experienced workers in the trade. You develop and apply learned job skills through a combination of on-the-job learning and in-class instruction. Apprentices shall be trained in accordance with the prescribed apprenticeship program of the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, wherever compatible with City requirements and facilities. The City provides the Apprentice with a workplace, but Apprentices are required to comply with the Apprenticeship policies/procedures of the City of Ottawa, and the terms of the Apprenticeship Agreement that they sign with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, which is to meet the learning objectives, and master the skills of their trade. As an apprentice, you learn and apply skills to perform a wide range of duties of the trade, including, but not limited to, the following: conducting diagnostic inspection of buses, performing general mechanical overhaul and repair work to buses, and performing daily maintenance repairs to buses. You perform all unit changes or repairs to transmission, brakes, suspensions, electrical components, injectors, radiators, steering, differentials and air systems; undertake major repairs to engines and transmissions; and make miscellaneous adjustments to doors, destination signs and other vehicle systems. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent (including Grade 12 Math and English) Up to 1 year of practical, mechanical or machine shop experience in an automotive garage environment. Completion of specialized motor vehicle courses is desirable Previous experience in motor vehicle repair is an asset Previous experience in automotive garage work is an asset CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Must be registered as an Apprentice with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills DevelopmentValid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulatedMust complete City training and obtain Ontario unrestricted CZ class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) within the timeframe determined by the employer, in order to operate a City of Ottawa busKNOWLEDGE City policies and procedures affecting shop operations Some knowledge of: The standard methods, tools, and equipment used in the automotive mechanic trade Diagnostic equipment Personal computers, with ability to learn and use the Fleet Management Information System Safe work practices of the trade COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Successful completion of a pre-employment ergonomic assessment is required, if not previously tested Work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a maintenance repair team Read, and be able to interpret service manuals, schematics, drawings, and work orders Apply knowledge and skills in the repair of Transit Fleet vehicles Able to learn new skills in a timely manner Operate within a computerized Fleet Management Information System Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Able to learn to use, operate and maintain tools and state-of-the-art automotive diagnostic and test equipment Able to organize, clean and maintain a safe work area Possess a keen interest in and aptitude for the trade Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance Possess sound judgement Able to establish and maintain good working relationships with fellow employees Possess good manual dexterity and the ability to work to close tolerances Able to tolerate exposure to moderate amounts of noise, dust, grit, oil/grease, fumes, solvents, paints, lacquers, hot/sharp metals and surface finishing products Physically fit, with stamina to perform the duties of Licenced Truck & Coach Technician (which may include working in a standing position for long time periods) Able to work in uncomfortable or confined positions on occasion Provide own hand tools relating to the trade according to provisions of the Collective Agreement Able to work a variety of scheduled shifts, including week-ends and nights, as per the Collective Agreement Desirable Qualifications: Mechanical ability WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted. Additional vacancies may occur during the competition process; Must be able to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays at a variety of locations. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca. .

The apprentice will perform diagnostic inspections, mechanical overhauls, and daily maintenance on transit buses under the guidance of experienced technicians. Responsibilities include repairing transmission, brake, suspension, and electrical systems to ensure safe and reliable transit operations.

Candidates must have completed Grade 12 and possess up to one year of practical mechanical experience in an automotive garage. Applicants are required to be registered as an apprentice with the Ontario Ministry of Labour and hold a valid Ontario G class driver's licence.

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• Mechanical repair
• Diagnostic inspection
• Vehicle maintenance
• Electrical systems
• Brake systems
• Suspension repair
• Engine overhaul
• Transmission repair
• Steering systems
• Fleet management
• Technical documentation
• Safety compliance
• Manual dexterity
• Troubleshooting
• Tool operation
• Employment Equity
• Facility Repair And Maintenance
• Vehicle Systems
• Physical Stamina
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Shift Work
• Ergonomic Assessments
• Brakes
• Communication
• Electronic Components
• English Language
• Oil and Gas
• Solvent
• Injector
• Lacquer
• Machining
• Fine Motor Skills
• Mathematics
• Surface Finishing
• Operations
• Transmission
• Test Equipment
• Differentials

• Trades
• Transportation
• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Apprentice Technician
• Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic
• Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers
• Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

22 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine