Garage Mechanic Shift

Metro Vancouver; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional services provider in Burnaby seeks a Garage Mechanic Shift to maintain and repair diverse vehicles including fire trucks and construction equipment. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education, a minimum of four years in the maintenance field, and strong mechanical skills. This is a full-time role offering competitive compensation and opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Deferred compensation of 6.25% on hours worked

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (or equivalent) plus appropriate Trades Qualification certificate.
• Minimum of four years in Heavy Duty, Automotive or Commercial Transport maintenance.
• Demonstrated initiative and proven ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and overhauls various types of equipment.
• Investigates, troubleshoots, and takes remedial action on reported problems.
• Trains and directs junior Mechanics in maintenance procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent with Trades Qualification certificate

Authorized Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate (CVIC)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Computerized Maintenance Systems

Job description

Garage Mechanic Shift

Position Status: Full-Time Regular
Department: Corporate Services
Employee Group: GVRDEU
Location: Lake City Operations Centre, Burnaby
Hours of Work: 40 hours / 5 days per week (Afternoon Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm)

Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $47.88 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation. This role receives an additional 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked. The additional 6.25% can be taken as compensation or time off.

Our Corporate Services Department is seeking a Garage Mechanic Shift who will join our Fleet Maintenance team at Lake City Operations Centre in Burnaby.

You are: A self-starting individual with good mechanical aptitude, skills and ability, can work with minimal supervision, are able to work in various work environments such as Metro Vancouver Parks, Water Treatment Plants, construction sites etc., and are able to work in various environments such as outdoors, on or near water, with strong communication and collaborative teamwork.

This role: This description is representative of the position and is not all-inclusive.

• Maintains, repairs and overhauls equipment such as all types of road vehicles, including fire trucks, wildland fire suppression vehicles, fire initial attack vehicles, emergency transport vehicles, diesel/gas engines, trailers, commercial trucks, road maintenance equipment, construction equipment, pumps, generator sets, small engine equipment, off road vehicles, marine equipment, transmissions, turbo chargers, positive displacement blowers, air brakes, vehicle mounted cranes, etc.
• Services and maintains all internal combustion engines and keeps engine maintenance records.
• With direction from the Garage Foreperson, investigates, troubleshoots, and takes remedial action on problems reported by Operators.
• Be able to use up to date Automotive and Heavy Duty diagnostic equipment.
• Must be able to assess vehicle collision damage and recommend corrective action.
• Maintains records of completed jobs and shares expertise with Operators on serviced equipment.
• Installs and aligns machinery and equipment to specified tolerances.
• Trains and directs junior Mechanics in maintenance procedures.
• Maintains technical currency related to the trade.
• Inventories materials and parts as required for various types of repairs.
• May be called upon to act for Garage Foreperson as required.
• Works in compliance with all MVRD safety policies, procedures and WorkSafeBC regulations.

To be successful, you have:

• Grade 12 (or equivalent), plus appropriate Trades Qualification certificate (Heavy Duty Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic or Commercial Transport Mechanic).
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience and responsibility in the Heavy Duty, Automotive or Commercial Transport maintenance field involved in the repair, maintenance and overhaul of equipment.
• Must possess an authorized Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate (CVIC) or must be able to obtain the CVIC within the first 6 months of being in the position.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of automotive vehicle repairs and diagnostics.
• Working knowledge of marine equipment installation and repair procedures an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of the operation and repair of large pumps, diesels, dual fuel engines and their installation.
• Proficient in use of hand tools, power tools, shop tools, bench grinders, lathes, torque wrenches and gas cutting torches and have the ability to interpret technical reference manuals.
• Demonstrated initiative and proven ability to work with minimal supervision and able to decide on best work methods to be used.
• Ability to comprehend complex operations and theories, requiring analytical skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be computer literate and able to use applications such as Word and Excel, including an ability to understand and apply Computerized Managed Maintenance Systems and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Considerable knowledge of the MVRD’s safety policies, procedures and WorkSafeBC regulations.
• Must participate in and develop Safe Work Procedures.
• Must possess reliable set of hand tools.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.
• Ability to work shift work as required.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Must possess a Class 3 (with air) endorsement or be able to obtain a Class 3 (with air) endorsement within the first 6 months of being in the position.

Our Vision: Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations. Metro Vancouver employees proudly serve the region and demonstrate the behaviours and attributes of six leadership competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Building and Nurturing Relationships, Communication, Continuous Learning, and Strategic Thinking and Action. At Metro Vancouver, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all. If an accommodation is required during the recruitment and selection process, please contact [e-mail] for support. Learn more about our commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion here. Please follow this link to our Careers page where you can submit your application by October 24, 2025.