Mechanic Truck/Transport

Recruitment Details

Job Title: Truck Transport Mechanic 

Department: Winnipeg Transit
Designated Work Location: 421 Osborne Street: "On site" 
Position Type: Permanent full time, and Temporary full time
Salary: $2,936.98 to $3,328.99 bi-weekly . 

Posting No: 126951 
Closing Date: April 30, 2026 

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers. 

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a respectful , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential. 

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applicants from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City are encouraged to apply. Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare in the online application. 

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process. 

Preference to internal applicants may be applied. 

Job Profile

Under the supervision of a Vehicle Systems Supervisor, the Truck and Transport Mechanic will be diagnosing, overhauling and repairing all aspects of Winnipeg Transit bus fleet vehicles, support vehicles and equipment. 

As the T ruck and Transport Mechanic you will: 
 

• Diagnose and repair the following: Winnipeg Transit bus fleet, diesel and/or other internal combustion engines, transmissions and/or hydraulic equipment, and all related electrical and auxiliary equipment
• Develop a working knowledge of the technical and administrative procedures necessary to perform the duties of a Journeyman Truck and Transport Mechanic .
• Train and direct Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentices.

Your education and qualifications include: 
 

1. High School graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Must have a Truck and Transport Journeyman Red Seal Certificate.
3. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
4. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
5. Ability to use sound judgement in making decisions.
6. Acceptable safety and job performance relevant to this position.
7. Effective interpersonal skills.
8. Adherence to the City of Winnipeg Respectful Workplace Standards.

Conditions of employment: 
 

• Must possess a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License and be able to obtain a Manitoba Class 2 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement, within six months of employment (in house training).
• Must be physically capable of performing the routine manual labour components of the position, which may include but are not limited to: heavy lifting (up to 100lbs), maneuvering within or around large equipment, exposure to dust, noise, extreme weather conditions, diesel exhaust fumes and chemical agents used in the mechanical field.
• Successful candidate must have a complete set of Mechanic's hand toold on their first day of employment.
• Must successfully complete required training in the use of specialized equipment, such as scissors lifts, forklifts, etc. within a specified time frame.

How to Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below: 
 

1. Current resume (Required) 
2. Copy of your valid Driver's License
3. Copy of Red Seal Certificate

* Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position. * 

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311. 

Hours of Work: Various shifts 

Employee Group: Amalgamated Transit Union 

Position Reports To: Vehicle Systems Supervisor 

Applicants will be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, skill and ability as they relate to the position. 

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.