Mechanic Roads Maintenance

Mechanic Roads Maintenance
Department: Roads Maintenance
Position Type: Full-time (40 hrs./week)
Location: Kingsville, Ontario
Posting #: COE-12-26
Posting Start Date: February 4, 2026
Internal Closing Date: February 11, 2026
Posting Closing Date: February 17, 2026Role Snapshot (Our Elevator Pitch!)
The County of Essex is seeking a fully certified Mechanic to join our Roads Maintenance team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Roads Manager, Maintenance Operations, this role is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, rebuilds, and overhauls on a wide range of trucks and heavy equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards and uninterrupted service delivery.Why Work With Us?
The County, as we like to call ourselves, is an upper-tier municipal government organization, providing programs and services to approximately 193,000 residents within the Essex County region and some shared services to approximately 422,000 within the Windsor-Essex region.
We operate in Canada's warmest and southernmost County, surrounded on three sides by water and blessed with unrivalled opportunities for boating, fishing, cycling, golfing and other recreational pursuits. One of Ontario's best-kept secrets, the County offers an affordable mix of urban and rural living with easy access to world-class amenities and schools. We are located next to the urban center of Windsor and just minutes from downtown Detroit. With comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture built on respect and inclusivity, we are proud to support our people in achieving their goals.Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for:

1. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
   • Conduct regular vehicle inspections in accordance with Ministry of Transportation safety standards and requirements.
   • Perform repairs to trucks and construction equipment, including but not limited to universal joint replacement, rear axle repairs, electrical diagnostics, brake adjustments, brake lining and drum replacement, engine tune-ups and overhauls.
   • Carry out body and sheet metal repairs.
   • Repair and maintain a variety of heavy equipment, including overhauling salt spreaders and installing them on trucks.
2. Technical Expertise and Support
   • Demonstrate competence in electric and gas welding.
   • Assist co-workers with scheduled maintenance and general repairs such as greasing, oil changes, battery replacement, wipers, horns, steering, and brake lights.
   • Apply thorough knowledge of complex industrial and mobile hydraulic systems.
   • Utilize and demonstrate experience with computer-controlled vehicle and equipment technologies.
   • Provide and maintain a personal master mechanic hand tool set.

What You Bring
Education & Certifications:

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  • Certificate of Qualification as a Truck and Coach Technician (310T).
  • A/C repair and ozone depletion prevention cardholder.
  • Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
  • Certificate of Qualifications as an Automotive Service Technician (310S) is considered an asset.

Experience and Expertise:

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  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience working with heavy equipment and trucks.
  • Experience with Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration (CVOR) and Motor Vehicle Inspection Stations under the Ontario Highway Traffic Acts.

Other Requirements:

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  • Valid and maintained Ontario Class "DZ" driver's license, with successful completion of the County of Essex driving test.
  • Availability to work all shifts, including rotational on-call and overtime, particularly to support the winter control season.

What We Are Offering
A competitive hourly rate of $39.07 as part of Teamsters Local 879. The benefit package is second to none and the defined benefit plan of Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) is a pension system sought by many.The Application Journey
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.ca by the posting deadline. Due to the volume of applicants, only selected applicants will be contacted.
The County of Essex, embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodations through [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.