Automotive Service Attendant
Job Number: 4908
Job Type: Part-Time
Vacancy Reason: Sourcing - HR Only
Location: 85 Chandler Dr - Transit-Chandler Dr Mtce Fac
Job Category: Transportation
Number of Positions: 2
Department: Transit Fleet Kitchener 1 (Afternoon)
Division: Transportation Services
Work Schedule: Shift 1 (Wednesday - Saturday 8:00pm - 4:00am) Shift 2 (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday 8:00pm - 4:00am)
Union: Unifor 4304
Salary Range: $33.97 - $36.77 per hour
Posting Date: September 17, 2026 at 12:00am
Closing Date: September 23, 2026 at 11:59pm
About Us!
The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:
- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping the dish clean
This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.
Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.
The Role
Cleans and services buses, specialized vehicles, supervisor and other support vehicles, and fleet support vehicles/equipment.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Fuels, services, cleans, vacuums, dusts, and washes buses and vehicles daily.
- Washes bus floors; cleans entire bus interior several time/year or according to detail cleaning schedule.
- Removes fare boxes from buses nightly and empties contents into vault; returns and reinstalls empty fareboxes.
- Performs minor repairs (e.g., replacing mirror glass, light bulbs, torn passenger seats).
- Adjusts oil, diesel exhaust fluid, and coolant levels, as required.
- Assists mechanics to start/push disabled vehicles to the repair area, as required.
- Lists buses for deployment.
- Exchanges information with other Fleet staff and stockkeepers.
- Answers phone/radio and relays messages, as required.
- Works with Transit operations to complete bus changes.
- Performs related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Reading, writing, math, and communication skills acquired through a grade 12 education, and 1 year of experience servicing various vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to follow/knowledge of corporate policies/procedures and legislation related to vehicle servicing (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, Highway Traffic Act).
- Ability to work independently (subject to review by supervisor) and refer to supervisor for changes in parking assignments and bus delays due to repairs, and to technicians for difficult repairs.
- Must hold a valid Class DZ driver's license and acceptable driving record to operate Regional vehicles.
- Must provide an acceptable Police Information Check (Level 2) for bondability.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and participate as an effective team member.
- Ability to read fuel and mileage cards and defect reports. Ability to document defects.
- Ability to support and project the Region’s values.
Region of Waterloo is committed to building a workforce through fair, equitable, and accessible hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve and to promote a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
- persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
For questions or to request accommodations during your recruitment, onboarding or employment, please contact talentmanagement@regionofwaterloo.ca, or by calling our Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process: Region of Waterloo may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during the recruitment process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. AI does not make final hiring decisions.
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