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Job Title:  Certified Mechanic I
Job Posting Number: 2025-0389
Posting Type: Internal and External
Posting Period: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. to Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 4:30 p.m
Department: Operations
Union: C.U.P.E. Local 82
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Job Code: 82141
Grade/Class: EA4 – Band 10
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay:
$37.63 per hour (hourly base)
$41.39 (Includes 10% skilled trades premium, based on 2025 rates) *
Premium: 10% will be added to the hourly base shown while working in this skilled trade. *
Hours of Work per Week: 40 hours
Shift Work Required: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carrying out all functions of a fully qualified Certified Mechanic I.
• Holding one certificate of qualification.
• Maintaining and completing records as required by a fleet management system.
• Carrying out related work including preventive maintenance, diagnostic investigations, service, mandatory and statutory maintenance and repair of a diverse and specialized fleet of vehicles/equipment. 
• Will comply with current Provincial and Federal safety legislation.
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety program
• Will maintain amiable relations with customers, the public and fellow staff.
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency; plus be in the possession of a current Certificate of Qualification in Truck and Coach Technician OR a Certificate of Qualification in Automotive Service Technician from the Ministry of  Education or appropriate governing body;
• Must have a total of five (5) years of experience, including two (2) years of experience over the above-noted Certificate of Qualification
• Must hold and maintain, as a condition of employment, a current, valid and lawful Class ‘D’ Driver’s Licence with a ‘Z’ endorsement OR must attain a current, valid and lawful Class ‘D’ Driver’s License with a ‘Z’ endorsement in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purpose of operating a City of Windsor vehicle within the probationary/confirmation period and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;   
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions from supervisor or coworker, service records on work orders, corporate communications, policies and procedures, technical service bulletins, emails, MSDS, etc.
• Must be able to read and understand instructions or operating procedures on all equipment and machinery such as hoists, power washers, diagnostic scanners, generators, etc.
• Must be able to read, follow and understand service/repair procedures in shop manuals, specifications, proper removal and installation of components, proper adjustment procedures.
• Must be able to read and understand complex electrical and hydraulic schematics, vacuum hose, routing diagrams and air brake system flow charts used in diagnostics and repair procedures.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints of specific components or complete assemblies with detailed measurements, hidden lines, hole locations, depths and sizes, etc.
• Must be able to read and understand automotive service/repair manuals that are very technical in content and design.
• Must be able to read, understand and adhere to legislated safety standards.
• Must remain current and up to date with any Ministry standards and provincial laws that are changed and/or modified.
• Must be able to inspect and perform preventative maintenance to a wide variety of vehicles and specialty equipment of a municipal fleet.
• Must be able to diagnose and repair all components of vehicles and equipment including shop equipment, including service, repair, operation and utilization of proper tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work all shifts (days, afternoons, midnights) as scheduled.
• Will operate diagnostic scan tools to determine faults requiring repair.
• Will utilize computer systems to record labour hours and servicing comments, time off requests and keep proper daily records of maintenance requirements.
• Will operate service truck for service calls in all types of weather conditions. Operate all vehicles to diagnose, road test and transfer between locations.
• Will maintain cleanliness of tools, equipment, shop and work area.
• Will maintain hours of service, daily vehicle inspection reports and other requirements of the Highway Traffic Act as it relates to the City’s commercial vehicle operator registration (CVOR). 

• Given that this job is a new position a Physical Demands analysis will be completed with the incumbent after approximately six months of occupying the position.

NOTE:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.
• We offer a smoke-free office environment.
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. 
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• For the term of the current Collective Agreement (i.e. January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024) a 10% premium will be added to the base hourly shown while working in this skilled trade.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.