City of Ottawa Jobs: Licensed 310T Mechanic for OC Transpo

The City of Ottawa is recruiting 10 Licensed Mechanics (Truck & Coach – 310T) for permanent full-time positions supporting OC Transpo bus operations. Requisition 23134 remains open until December 31, 2026.

The role pays CAD 48.770 per hour for a 40-hour work week and is based at 1500 St Laurent in Ottawa.

This second City of Ottawa article targets a skilled-trades vacancy rather than repeating the Senior Procurement Clerk already used in the earlier CSV.

Opportunity Overview

Licensed 310T mechanics maintain the municipal bus fleet used by Ottawa’s transit system. Their work helps keep vehicles safe, compliant and available for scheduled service.

The role includes diagnosis, preventive maintenance and repair across mechanical, electrical and other vehicle systems.

Available Position

• Position: Licensed Mechanic (Truck & Coach – 310T)
• Employer: City of Ottawa
• Department: Transit Services
• Openings: 10
• Employment: Permanent Full Time
• Hours: 40 per week
• Pay: CAD 48.770/hour
• Closing Date: December 31, 2026

Key Responsibilities

Mechanics diagnose faults, complete repairs and carry out preventive maintenance on transit buses and related fleet equipment.

They perform required inspections and document completed work in the City’s fleet-management systems so maintenance history and vehicle condition remain traceable.

The work must follow safety, regulatory and maintenance procedures because vehicle reliability directly affects passenger service.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants need a valid Ontario 310T Truck and Coach Technician licence or recognized Red Seal equivalent and at least one year of post-certification experience.

The role also requires an unrestricted G driver’s licence with an acceptable demerit record. Successful hires must obtain the required CZ licence after starting.

Candidates should have strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capability across commercial vehicle systems and be comfortable with shift-based maintenance work.

Benefits and Screening

The City lists a tool allowance, uniforms and PPE, vacation starting at three weeks, a night-shift premium, overtime or shift-exchange options and employee-assistance and mental-health support.

A Level 2 Police Record Check and pre-employment ergonomic or physical assessment are required.

Application Deadline

The current employer posting remains open through December 31, 2026. Apply through the official City careers page while requisition 23134 is active.

How to Apply

Apply through the City of Ottawa’s official careers page for requisition 23134. Put your 310T or Red Seal status, post-certification experience, licence and fleet diagnostic experience near the top of the resume.

Tips for Applicants

Lead with licence status

Make the 310T or Red Seal qualification immediately visible.

Use diagnostic examples

Describe difficult bus, truck or coach faults you diagnosed and how you verified the repair.

Show fleet reliability impact

Where possible, mention preventive-maintenance improvements, reduced downtime or high-volume fleet experience.

Final Notes

The City of Ottawa currently lists 10 permanent 310T mechanic vacancies with a December 31, 2026 closing date, making this a strong additional role.