City of Hamilton
Truck and Coach Technician
$40.71 – $45.23 / h
Advertised base pay
2023–2026 · Hamilton, ONCUPE Local 5167 &
CUPE Local 5167 &
City of Hamilton
Explore the wage schedule, premiums and key terms, then check the original agreement for the conditions that apply to your classification.
Key terms
- Employer
- The City of Hamilton
- Union
- CUPE Local 5167Canadian Union of Public Employees
- Term
- January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2026Signed September 13, 2023
- General wage increases
- 2023 +3.75% · 2024 +3% · 2025 +3% · 2026 +3%
Find your wage classification
Pay by trade
Transcribed from the original agreement; the page number links each rate to its source.
| Classification | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| D · Operator (Roads)Step 1Operator (Roads)Salary Schedule A · p. 89 | $29.51 |
| D · Operator (Roads)Step 2Operator (Roads)Salary Schedule A · p. 89 | $30.80 |
| D · Operator (Roads)Step 3Operator (Roads)Salary Schedule A · p. 89 | $32.08 |
| D · Operator (Parks)Step 1Operator (Parks)Salary Schedule A · p. 89 | $29.51 |
| D · Operator (Parks)Step 2Operator (Parks)Salary Schedule A · p. 89 | $30.80 |
| D · Operator (Parks)Step 3Operator (Parks)Salary Schedule A · p. 89 | $32.08 |
| E · Concrete FinisherStep 1Concrete FinisherSalary Schedule A · p. 89 | $30.71 |
| E · Concrete FinisherStep 2Concrete FinisherSalary Schedule A · p. 89 | $32.04 |
| E · Concrete FinisherStep 3Concrete FinisherSalary Schedule A · p. 89 | $33.38 |
| E · Heavy Equipment OperatorStep 1Heavy Equipment OperatorSalary Schedule A · p. 90 | $30.71 |
| E · Heavy Equipment OperatorStep 2Heavy Equipment OperatorSalary Schedule A · p. 90 | $32.04 |
| E · Heavy Equipment OperatorStep 3Heavy Equipment OperatorSalary Schedule A · p. 90 | $33.38 |
| E · Hydraulic Backhoe Operator – CemeteryStep 1Hydraulic Backhoe Operator – CemeterySalary Schedule A · p. 90 | $30.71 |
| E · Hydraulic Backhoe Operator – CemeteryStep 2Hydraulic Backhoe Operator – CemeterySalary Schedule A · p. 90 | $32.04 |
| E · Hydraulic Backhoe Operator – CemeteryStep 3Hydraulic Backhoe Operator – CemeterySalary Schedule A · p. 90 | $33.38 |
| E · Operator (Waste)Step 1Operator (Waste)Salary Schedule A · p. 90 | $30.71 |
| E · Operator (Waste)Step 2Operator (Waste)Salary Schedule A · p. 90 | $32.04 |
| E · Operator (Waste)Step 3Operator (Waste)Salary Schedule A · p. 90 | $33.38 |
| F · Facility Operator CertifiedStep 1Facility Operator CertifiedPlus $0.50 an hour with the Refrigeration Operator Class B certificate (art. 20).Salary Schedule A · p. 92 | $32.98 |
| F · Facility Operator CertifiedStep 2Facility Operator CertifiedPlus $0.50 an hour with the Refrigeration Operator Class B certificate (art. 20).Salary Schedule A · p. 92 | $34.41 |
| F · Facility Operator CertifiedStep 3Facility Operator CertifiedPlus $0.50 an hour with the Refrigeration Operator Class B certificate (art. 20).Salary Schedule A · p. 92 | $35.84 |
| F · Waste Collection OperatorStep 1Waste Collection OperatorSalary Schedule A · p. 94 | $32.98 |
| F · Waste Collection OperatorStep 2Waste Collection OperatorSalary Schedule A · p. 94 | $34.41 |
| F · Waste Collection OperatorStep 3Waste Collection OperatorSalary Schedule A · p. 94 | $35.84 |
| G · Hydraulic Backhoe Excavator Water/Wastewater Operator (OIT)Step 1Hydraulic Backhoe Excavator Water/Wastewater Operator (OIT)Salary Schedule A · p. 95 | $35.28 |
| G · Hydraulic Backhoe Excavator Water/Wastewater Operator (OIT)Step 2Hydraulic Backhoe Excavator Water/Wastewater Operator (OIT)Salary Schedule A · p. 95 | $36.81 |
| G · Hydraulic Backhoe Excavator Water/Wastewater Operator (OIT)Step 3Hydraulic Backhoe Excavator Water/Wastewater Operator (OIT)Salary Schedule A · p. 95 | $38.35 |
| G · Lead Hand/Operator – RoadsStep 1Lead Hand/Operator – RoadsSalary Schedule A · p. 95 | $35.28 |
| G · Lead Hand/Operator – RoadsStep 2Lead Hand/Operator – RoadsSalary Schedule A · p. 95 | $36.81 |
| G · Lead Hand/Operator – RoadsStep 3Lead Hand/Operator – RoadsSalary Schedule A · p. 95 | $38.35 |
| G · Small Equipment Repairer – Forestry & HorticultureStep 1Small Equipment Repairer – Forestry & HorticultureSalary Schedule A · p. 96 | $35.28 |
| G · Small Equipment Repairer – Forestry & HorticultureStep 2Small Equipment Repairer – Forestry & HorticultureSalary Schedule A · p. 96 | $36.81 |
| G · Small Equipment Repairer – Forestry & HorticultureStep 3Small Equipment Repairer – Forestry & HorticultureSalary Schedule A · p. 96 | $38.35 |
| H · Arborist IIStep 1Arborist IISalary Schedule A · p. 96 | $38.65 |
| H · Arborist IIStep 2Arborist IISalary Schedule A · p. 96 | $40.33 |
| H · Arborist IIStep 3Arborist IISalary Schedule A · p. 96 | $42.01 |
| H · Senior Facility OperatorStep 1Senior Facility OperatorSalary Schedule A · p. 97 | $38.65 |
| H · Senior Facility OperatorStep 2Senior Facility OperatorSalary Schedule A · p. 97 | $40.33 |
| H · Senior Facility OperatorStep 3Senior Facility OperatorSalary Schedule A · p. 97 | $42.01 |
| H · Wastewater and Stormwater Collection System OperatorStep 1Wastewater and Stormwater Collection System OperatorSalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $38.65 |
| H · Wastewater and Stormwater Collection System OperatorStep 2Wastewater and Stormwater Collection System OperatorSalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $40.33 |
| H · Wastewater and Stormwater Collection System OperatorStep 3Wastewater and Stormwater Collection System OperatorSalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $42.01 |
| H · Water Meter TechnicianStep 1Water Meter TechnicianSalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $38.65 |
| H · Water Meter TechnicianStep 2Water Meter TechnicianSalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $40.33 |
| H · Water Meter TechnicianStep 3Water Meter TechnicianSalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $42.01 |
| I · Arborist IStep 1Arborist ISalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $37.49 |
| I · Arborist IStep 2Arborist ISalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $39.20 |
| I · Arborist IStep 3Arborist ISalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $40.90 |
| I · Arborist IStep 4Arborist ISalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $42.61 |
| I · Facility Maintenance TechnicianStep 1Facility Maintenance TechnicianSalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $37.49 |
| I · Facility Maintenance TechnicianStep 2Facility Maintenance TechnicianSalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $39.20 |
| I · Facility Maintenance TechnicianStep 3Facility Maintenance TechnicianSalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $40.90 |
| I · Facility Maintenance TechnicianStep 4Facility Maintenance TechnicianSalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $42.61 |
| I · Fleet Technician – Light Duty VehicleStep 1Fleet Technician – Light Duty VehicleSalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $37.49 |
| I · Fleet Technician – Light Duty VehicleStep 2Fleet Technician – Light Duty VehicleSalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $39.20 |
| I · Fleet Technician – Light Duty VehicleStep 3Fleet Technician – Light Duty VehicleSalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $40.90 |
| I · Fleet Technician – Light Duty VehicleStep 4Fleet Technician – Light Duty VehicleSalary Schedule A · p. 98 | $42.61 |
| I · Maintenance WorkerStep 1Maintenance WorkerSalary Schedule A · p. 99 | $37.49 |
| I · Maintenance WorkerStep 2Maintenance WorkerSalary Schedule A · p. 99 | $39.20 |
| I · Maintenance WorkerStep 3Maintenance WorkerSalary Schedule A · p. 99 | $40.90 |
| I · Maintenance WorkerStep 4Maintenance WorkerSalary Schedule A · p. 99 | $42.61 |
| I · Water Distribution OperatorStep 1Water Distribution OperatorPlus $0.25 (level 2), $0.75 (level 3) or $1.00 (level 4) an hour with water licence certification (Schedule A note).Salary Schedule A · p. 100 | $37.49 |
| I · Water Distribution OperatorStep 2Water Distribution OperatorPlus $0.25 (level 2), $0.75 (level 3) or $1.00 (level 4) an hour with water licence certification (Schedule A note).Salary Schedule A · p. 100 | $39.20 |
| I · Water Distribution OperatorStep 3Water Distribution OperatorPlus $0.25 (level 2), $0.75 (level 3) or $1.00 (level 4) an hour with water licence certification (Schedule A note).Salary Schedule A · p. 100 | $40.90 |
| I · Water Distribution OperatorStep 4Water Distribution OperatorPlus $0.25 (level 2), $0.75 (level 3) or $1.00 (level 4) an hour with water licence certification (Schedule A note).Salary Schedule A · p. 100 | $42.61 |
| JA · Fleet Technician 310T ApprenticeStep 1Fleet Technician 310T ApprenticeMoves to step 2 of grade J once the trade licence is obtained.Salary Schedule A · p. 100 | $32.11 |
| JA · Fleet Technician 310T ApprenticeStep 2Fleet Technician 310T ApprenticeMoves to step 2 of grade J once the trade licence is obtained.Salary Schedule A · p. 100 | $34.40 |
| JA · Fleet Technician 310T ApprenticeStep 3Fleet Technician 310T ApprenticeMoves to step 2 of grade J once the trade licence is obtained.Salary Schedule A · p. 100 | $36.70 |
| JA · Fleet Technician 310T ApprenticeStep 4Fleet Technician 310T ApprenticeMoves to step 2 of grade J once the trade licence is obtained.Salary Schedule A · p. 100 | $38.99 |
| J · Facility Maintenance Electrician – Tim Hortons FieldStep 1Facility Maintenance Electrician – Tim Hortons FieldSalary Schedule A · p. 101 | $40.37 |
| J · Facility Maintenance Electrician – Tim Hortons FieldStep 2Facility Maintenance Electrician – Tim Hortons FieldSalary Schedule A · p. 101 | $42.20 |
| J · Facility Maintenance Electrician – Tim Hortons FieldStep 3Facility Maintenance Electrician – Tim Hortons FieldSalary Schedule A · p. 101 | $44.04 |
| J · Facility Maintenance Electrician – Tim Hortons FieldStep 4Facility Maintenance Electrician – Tim Hortons FieldSalary Schedule A · p. 101 | $45.87 |
| J · Facility Maintenance Technician – ElectricianStep 1Facility Maintenance Technician – ElectricianSalary Schedule A · p. 101 | $40.37 |
| J · Facility Maintenance Technician – ElectricianStep 2Facility Maintenance Technician – ElectricianSalary Schedule A · p. 101 | $42.20 |
| J · Facility Maintenance Technician – ElectricianStep 3Facility Maintenance Technician – ElectricianSalary Schedule A · p. 101 | $44.04 |
| J · Facility Maintenance Technician – ElectricianStep 4Facility Maintenance Technician – ElectricianSalary Schedule A · p. 101 | $45.87 |
| J · Fleet Technician (formerly Motor Mechanic I)Step 1Fleet Technician (formerly Motor Mechanic I)Salary Schedule A · p. 101 | $40.37 |
| J · Fleet Technician (formerly Motor Mechanic I)Step 2Fleet Technician (formerly Motor Mechanic I)Salary Schedule A · p. 101 | $42.20 |
| J · Fleet Technician (formerly Motor Mechanic I)Step 3Fleet Technician (formerly Motor Mechanic I)Salary Schedule A · p. 101 | $44.04 |
| J · Fleet Technician (formerly Motor Mechanic I)Step 4Fleet Technician (formerly Motor Mechanic I)Salary Schedule A · p. 101 | $45.87 |
| J · HVAC Technician – CityHousing HamiltonStep 1HVAC Technician – CityHousing HamiltonSalary Schedule A · p. 101 | $40.37 |
| J · HVAC Technician – CityHousing HamiltonStep 2HVAC Technician – CityHousing HamiltonSalary Schedule A · p. 101 | $42.20 |
| J · HVAC Technician – CityHousing HamiltonStep 3HVAC Technician – CityHousing HamiltonSalary Schedule A · p. 101 | $44.04 |
| J · HVAC Technician – CityHousing HamiltonStep 4HVAC Technician – CityHousing HamiltonSalary Schedule A · p. 101 | $45.87 |
| J · Plumber – Facility MaintenanceStep 1Plumber – Facility MaintenanceSalary Schedule A · p. 102 | $40.37 |
| J · Plumber – Facility MaintenanceStep 2Plumber – Facility MaintenanceSalary Schedule A · p. 102 | $42.20 |
| J · Plumber – Facility MaintenanceStep 3Plumber – Facility MaintenanceSalary Schedule A · p. 102 | $44.04 |
| J · Plumber – Facility MaintenanceStep 4Plumber – Facility MaintenanceSalary Schedule A · p. 102 | $45.87 |
| J · Refrigeration A/C Technician – Facility MaintenanceStep 1Refrigeration A/C Technician – Facility MaintenanceSalary Schedule A · p. 102 | $40.37 |
| J · Refrigeration A/C Technician – Facility MaintenanceStep 2Refrigeration A/C Technician – Facility MaintenanceSalary Schedule A · p. 102 | $42.20 |
| J · Refrigeration A/C Technician – Facility MaintenanceStep 3Refrigeration A/C Technician – Facility MaintenanceSalary Schedule A · p. 102 | $44.04 |
| J · Refrigeration A/C Technician – Facility MaintenanceStep 4Refrigeration A/C Technician – Facility MaintenanceSalary Schedule A · p. 102 | $45.87 |
| J · Water Meter Technician/InvestigatorStep 1Water Meter Technician/InvestigatorSalary Schedule A · p. 103 | $40.37 |
| J · Water Meter Technician/InvestigatorStep 2Water Meter Technician/InvestigatorSalary Schedule A · p. 103 | $42.20 |
| J · Water Meter Technician/InvestigatorStep 3Water Meter Technician/InvestigatorSalary Schedule A · p. 103 | $44.04 |
| J · Water Meter Technician/InvestigatorStep 4Water Meter Technician/InvestigatorSalary Schedule A · p. 103 | $45.87 |
| K · Traffic Signal SpecialistStep 1Traffic Signal SpecialistSalary Schedule A · p. 103 | $42.75 |
| K · Traffic Signal SpecialistStep 2Traffic Signal SpecialistSalary Schedule A · p. 103 | $44.69 |
| K · Traffic Signal SpecialistStep 3Traffic Signal SpecialistSalary Schedule A · p. 103 | $46.63 |
| K · Traffic Signal SpecialistStep 4Traffic Signal SpecialistSalary Schedule A · p. 103 | $48.58 |
| L · Traffic Signal TechnicianStep 1Traffic Signal TechnicianSalary Schedule A · p. 106 | $44.78 |
| L · Traffic Signal TechnicianStep 2Traffic Signal TechnicianSalary Schedule A · p. 106 | $46.82 |
| L · Traffic Signal TechnicianStep 3Traffic Signal TechnicianSalary Schedule A · p. 106 | $48.86 |
| L · Traffic Signal TechnicianStep 4Traffic Signal TechnicianSalary Schedule A · p. 106 | $50.89 |
| M · Electrical Street Lighting SpecialistStep 1Electrical Street Lighting SpecialistSalary Schedule A · p. 107 | $45.89 |
| M · Electrical Street Lighting SpecialistStep 2Electrical Street Lighting SpecialistSalary Schedule A · p. 107 | $47.98 |
| M · Electrical Street Lighting SpecialistStep 3Electrical Street Lighting SpecialistSalary Schedule A · p. 107 | $50.06 |
| M · Electrical Street Lighting SpecialistStep 4Electrical Street Lighting SpecialistSalary Schedule A · p. 107 | $52.15 |
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Premiums & new-hire rates
| Afternoon shift differential23.1(b) · p. 74 | +$0.95/h |
|---|---|
| Night shift differential23.1(c) · p. 74 | +$1.10/h |
| Weekend premium (regular shifts, midnight Friday to midnight Sunday)23.3 · p. 74 | +$0.95/h |
| Trainer bonus (hours spent training other employees)23.5(a) · p. 75 | +$3.00/h |
Starting rate as a share of the classification rate
| Step 1Three-step grades (A to H) | 92% |
|---|---|
| Step 2Three-step grades (A to H) | 96% |
| Step 3Three-step grades (A to H) | 100% |
| Step 1Four-step grades (I to S) | 88% |
| Step 2Four-step grades (I to S) | 92% |
| Step 3Four-step grades (I to S) | 96% |
| Step 4Four-step grades (I to S) | 100% |
Original agreement
The full 206-page agreement is published by City of Hamilton – Collective Agreements.
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