Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic

Big Bus Westcoast Sightseeing; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known sightseeing company in Burnaby is seeking a Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic to maintain their fleet and ensure timely repairs. Candidates should have a Red Seal Certification, relevant experience, and be punctual with good communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive wages and includes various benefits like extended health insurance and annual vacation pay.

Benefits

Central Burnaby office

Company social events

Extended health benefits

Vacation pay of 4%

Free coffee and tea in-office

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in Diesel / Heavy Truck / Bus Mechanic.
• Inspectors ticket is an asset.
• BC Commercial Drivers License Class 1, 2, or 3 with air brake endorsement is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the fleet to company standards.
• Perform preventive and maintenance inspections.
• Drive a service truck or buses for road calls.

Skills

Red Seal Certification

Diesel / Heavy Truck / Bus Mechanic Experience

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own Tools

Job description

Overview

Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic

HEAVY DUTY / COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC

THE FINER DETAILS

Start Date : ASAP

Work Hours : Permanent full-time position

Location : Burnaby BC

Wages : $45.00 per hour

We are seeking a skilled and reliable bus mechanic to maintain our fleet to company standards ensuring all preventive maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely manner. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Shop Manager the mechanic will play a crucial role in keeping our tour buses in excellent working condition. Since we transport passenger guests rather than freight it is essential to understand the urgency of addressing breakdowns to ensure safety reliability and guest satisfaction.

YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE :

• Welding body repair fitting glass repairing glass fabricating panels and certified air conditioner
• If experience is with Heavy Truck then ability to do kingpins brakes suspensions hubs and steering
• Proficient in using a computer to complete job cards
• Performing preventive and maintenance inspections such as oil changes lubrications and tune ups as per Company standards
• Performing adjustments and repairs or replacing parts and components of commercial buses as per Company standards using hand tools or other specialized automotive repair equipment
• Inspecting and testing mechanical units such as engines transmissions axles and brake systems to locate faults and malfunctions
• Reviewing and maintaining work orders accurately and on time
• Filling out DVIR books and inspection sheets accurately and on time
• Ensuring that buses are repaired and maintained clean and presentable to the highest standards
• Repairing air brake systems
• Making sure that all work is done properly to ensure minimum duplicate repair
• Driving a Service Truck or Buses for Road Calls
• Maintaining work area clean
• To carry out other tasks as may be reasonably requested
• Remaining on feet for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work area
• Requires lifting carrying or pushing / pulling up to 20 lbs

WHAT WE WILL LIKE ABOUT YOU

• You have your Red Seal Certification
• You have at least 2 years of relevant Diesel / Heavy Truck / Bus Mechanic experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Legally able to work in Canada
• Inspectors ticket is an asset
• Having a BC Commercial Drivers License Class 1 2 or 3 with air brake endorsement is an asset
• You are goal oriented and have ethical work conduct
• You are punctual and have consistent work attendance
• You have good verbal and written communication skills
• You can work independently and as part of a team
• You have strong customer service skills with the ability to see issues from the guests perspective
• Must maintain and adhere to all commercial vehicle safety standards as stipulated by the province of British Columbia
• Must have a flexible schedule with availability to work a variety of hours which may include early mornings evenings weekends and / or holidays
• Must always follow all company guidelines and internal protocols and procedures
• Must have own tools

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US

• Central Burnaby office with access to transit routes and free on-site parking
• Company social events
• Internal and external recognition programs for fun awards and prize opportunities
• The little things like free coffee tea hot chocolate available in-office
• Annual vacation pay of 4%
• Extended health benefits

Please include a Cover Letter when submitting your Resume.

Everything we do at Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing is for a common purpose : Sharing Remarkable Experiences Together. We have been introducing the world to Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler for over 40 years on our sightseeing tours and we cant wait to share these experiences with attribute much of our success to our passion for Vancouver and the strength of our team. Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing is the #1 Top Nominated Company at the Vancouver Tourism Awards for two years in a row in 2023 and 2024! This rise to the top is a testament to BBTV / WCS unwavering commitment to excellence and the exceptional efforts of our team who consistently go above and beyond to provide unparalleled tour experiences for our guests.

BBTV / WCS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of equity diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace that welcomes respects and values diverse backgrounds viewpoints and abilities regardless of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability. BBTV / WCS recruits hires trains compensates and promotes people of all races ethnicities religions genders sexes abilities and ages.

Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing respectfully acknowledges the unceded traditional territories of the xmkym (Musqueam) Swxw7mesh (Squamish) and slilwta (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations on which our offices are located.

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Key Skills

Bank Reconciliation, Informatica, Environment Health And Safety, Health And Safety Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1