Mechanic Class A - Float

Date: 10 Mar 2026

Location:

Peterborough, ON, CA, K9J 6X6

As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen?
The journey starts with you
. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver –
it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team,
we go there for you.

This position is situated at the Peterborough Terminal and will require 40% travel to other terminal garages (Kingston, Pickering, Belleville, Brockville, and surrounding areas as required)**

Monday - Friday

40 hours per week

The Class "A" Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and/or installs parts on delivery vehicles and equipment to ensure proper function and vehicle safety.

• Inspect, service, and repair delivery and related vehicles to meet vehicle safety, operational, and productivity goals and standards
• Conduct maintenance and repairs, order parts, document and update work orders, communicate with suppliers and operations, etc.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and report quality control issues (e.g., wipers not working) to determine their cause and identify if mechanical or general repairs or changes to the vehicle warranty are required
• Conduct repairs, order and install parts, and inform customers of the status of repairs.
• Maintain parts inventory and purchase parts required for vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Determine if parts can be rebuilt or repaired and returned to the active inventory.
• Coordinate administrative requirements for preventative maintenance
• Provide emergency road service when vehicles break down on route to assess if the vehicle can be repaired on site
• Identify root causes and repair options (e.g., location of repair, payment options, parts or other materials required, methods of payment, etc.)
• Arrange for trucks to be picked up through third party vendors (towing companies), etc.

Completion of Community College of About Two Academic Years - Specialized trade or occupational courses.

• Trade certification as an Automotive Service Technician (310S) to inspect, diagnose, repair, and service mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and components for cars, buses, and trucks.
• 5 years of experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining automotive equipment.
• Quebec requires competence card from the parity committee or 3 years of experience with a letter attesting to its competence for a vehicle fleet
• G driver license.

• Troubleshoot Mechanical And Collision Repairs
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Service Reports and Logs Maintenance

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS

Location:

120 - Peterborough

Working Conditions:

Warehouse Environment;
Outdoors

Posting Number: 68595

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

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