Department/Division: Fleet Operations / Transit

Location: In office (Stratford, ON)

Duties:

Reporting to the Manager of Fleet Operations, the Mechanic‑Leadhand acts as the first point of contact as well as performs maintenance and repair of Transit vehicles and City of Stratford vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

- Inspect and repair damaged and malfunctioning transit vehicles and equipment by diagnosing, repairing or replacing damaged and defective parts.
- Inspect and repair damaged and malfunctioning City of Stratford vehicles and equipment by diagnosing, repairing or replacing damaged and defective parts.
- Perform all maintenance and repair of Transit and City of Stratford vehicles and equipment, including diagnosis and correction of problems with diesel and/or gasoline engines, automatic transmissions, brakes, steering and other vehicle components in accordance with prescribed procedures.
- Coordinate with sales representatives, staff and other external contacts.
- Adjust equipment, repair or replace defective parts, components or systems using hand or power tools.
- Fabricate parts when necessary.
- Maintain garage equipment and PM schedules.
- Repair gas, diesel and propane equipment.
- Receive daily work orders.
- Order parts and keep inventory, repair and maintenance records.
- Support, monitor and perform vehicle inspections in accordance with provincial, municipal requirements to ensure completed safely and inline with City policy.
- Move all types of equipment in and out of work area in a safe manner.
- Respond to driver inquiries in a timely manner.
- Respond to emergency calls when vehicle breaks down while in service.
- Deal with sales people or vehicle representatives.
- Prepare and maintain written work records such as parts lists and inspection sheets and maintain accurate records and completion of tasks.




- Ensure work is carried out in a secure and timely manner.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Secondary School Diploma.
- Valid Ontario Truck and Coach Technician Certificate of Qualifications (31OT).
- Valid Automotive Service Technician Certificate of Qualification (31OS) is an asset.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, familiar with electronic diagnostic equipment.
- Valid Driver’s License (Class B CZ) with good driving record.
- Ability to work according to designated shifts.
- Able to perform heavy lifting with various levels of standing, climbing, sitting, crouching.
- Must be prepared to update qualifications and attend training seminars.

Application Deadline

Applications will be received until July 31, 2026 at 4:30 pm.

Other Information

The City of Stratford is not using Artificial Intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process.

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford. Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at .

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