Job Brief

The Truck and Coach Technician inspects, services, maintains, and repairs automotive light to heavy-duty trucks, emergency vehicles, transit buses and support equipment.

Wage $34.27 per hour (2026)

Reports To Fleet Supervisor

Department Public Works

Location Fleet Services. Work location may vary; travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes will be required.

Hours Permanent, full-time. Normal Working Hours are 40 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday

Other Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour day a week basis; rotational on-call, carrying pager/cell; call-in/overtime as operations require

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day they are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to support our values of Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork and we want you to Jump In with us!

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following: OMERS pension (defined benefit), employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement, education reimbursement, and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

Job Description

• Inspect, service, maintain, and repair engines, transmissions, transaxles, and differentials, fuel injected and carbureted fuel systems and related emission components, machine brake systems and components and electrical circuits
• Install emergency lighting, sound equipment, and install additional accessories as required perform inspection and repair of automotive, light truck, heavy-duty truck, and light and heavy off road equipment suspensions and components, hydraulic systems and components
• Diagnosis and repair of equipment’s on board computer management systems
• Ability to operate various City owned equipment for the purpose of testing and diagnosing repairs
• Operate and maintain shop equipment and machine tools such as pedestal grinders, power hacksaws, drill presses, battery and charging system testers, emission analyzers, welding and cutting equipment, and other common automotive shop equipment
• Observe and comply with toxic waste and hazardous material handling and disposal as set forth by local, and federal health agencies
• Work safely in compliance with safe work practices in keeping with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, corporate policy, procedures and applicable legislation
• Perform all duties applying customer service techniques in support of departmental objectives
• Perform other related duties as assigned .

Skills/Education Required

• Secondary School Diploma
• Possess and maintain a 310T Truck and Coach Technician License
• At least one (1) year of work experience as a licensed Truck and Coach Technician
• Ability to obtain Emission Control Licence, Propane Licence, or other Licence, as may be required in performance of job functions
• Ability to exert up to 22.2 kg (50 lbs) of force occasionally, and/or up to 8.9 kg (20 lbs) of force frequently, and/or up to 4.4 kg (10 lbs) of force constantly to move objects
  
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, and safe work practices in a mechanic-shop environment
• Must have legible and accurate writing ability
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team
• Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council, and all levels of staff
• Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
• Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “D” Driver’s Licence with “Z” endorsement and acceptable driving record
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required.