Automotive Service Technician

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary . City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits . Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. 

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. 

As an Automotive Service Technician, you will provide preventative maintenance, on-demand repairs, safety inspections, and mechanical breakdown repairs for a wide variety of light and medium-duty vehicles. Primary duties include: 
 

• Work from repair and diagnostic manuals and software, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul various components found on vehicles.
• Ensure that all fleet vehicles and equipment are safe and operational.
• Provide detailed training, mentoring, and assistance to Apprentices and Servicepersons.

Qualifications 

 

• A High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
• An Automotive Service Technician certificate or equivalent Interprovincial Red Seal (as recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board).
• At least 4 years of experience (including apprenticeship) maintaining and repairing light and medium-duty vehicles and road maintenance equipment including engines, drivelines, and transmissions.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending.
• Ability to obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit.
• The ability to use computerized laptop diagnostics programs.
• The ability to provide clear and concise work order job notes and reports of completed work.
• Applicants are required to have a standard set of mechanic hand tools.
• Other journeyperson tickets (Heavy Duty, Automotive & Motorcycle, Blue Seal) are considered to be an asset.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Vehicle Inspection program (CVIP) license.
• You have strong communication and relationship-building skills, along with sound judgment and high attention to detail.

Working Conditions: Exposure to noise, fumes from exhaust and cleaners, moving parts, tools and biohazards. 

Pre-employment Requirements 
 

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test . This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months. 

Position and Pay Information 
 

• Business Unit: Fleet and Inventory
• Union: CUPE Local 37
• Position Type: 1 Permanent
• Compensation: $47.44 - $52.54 per hour
• Hours of work: Non-standard 40 hour work week
• Days of work: This position works Monday to Thursday (3:15 pm - 1:15 am)
• Location: 651, 25 Avenue S.E.
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: June 15, 2026
• Job ID: 314596