Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Vancouver Airport Authority; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport authority in British Columbia is seeking a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician to maintain specialized emergency and operations vehicles. The ideal candidate has three years of relevant experience and a Red Seal or BC Trade Qualification. This role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including health plans and a RRSP matching program.

Benefits

Overtime compensation

Shift premiums

Health care spending account

RRSP matching program

Work clothing allocation

Access to fitness facilities

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant experience.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Valid BC driver's license (Class 1 or 3 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Repair summer operations vehicles and equipment.
• Repair winter operations vehicles for snow control.
• Plan and organize work area and facilities.
• Lead activities and mentor apprentices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Red Seal or BC Trade Qualification in Truck or Transport Mechanic

Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician (HDET)

Job description

Overview

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone.

Position overview

As a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of mobile/portable equipment. You will perform general diagnostics, mechanical overhaul and maintenance work on a wide variety of specialized and heavy-duty equipment, such as fire trucks, winter runway trucks, sweepers, chemical application vehicles, mowers, and trucks with diesel and gas engines with a myriad of specialized attachments. You will join a team of technicians, apprentices and planners that organize, plan and perform maintenance on an inventory of 350+ pieces of unique response and heavy equipment designed and utilized specifically for the airport environment.

Why YVR?

• 40-hour work week with generous compensation for overtime work.
• Eligible to earn a shift premium of $2.50 per hour for night shifts, along with an additional weekend premium of $2.25 per hour for weekend shifts.
• 4 on, 4 off primarily day shifts.
• Extended health, vision, and dental plans and a $750/year Health Care Spending Account.
• RRSP Matching program – Employee contribute 6% and YVR will contribute 7%.
• Work with the best tools and tool chest (Snap-on).
• Allocation of work clothing.
• Work with cutting-edge heavy fleet (Fire trucks, Snowblowers).
• Taxable benefit that includes employer-paid parking, transit passes, or a green commuter rebate of $100 per month.
• 120 hours of paid time off plus an additional 8 hours off.
• Comprehensive Sick Leave Program
• Company provided phone (or an option to receive $100/month if you bring your own device)
• Access to 24/7 fitness facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing emergency rescue and operations vehicles and equipment; including 8x8 and 6x6 fire trucks, air stairs, emergency response light vehicles, foam trailers and pumps.
• Maintaining and repairing summer operations vehicles and equipment such as mowers, backhoes, excavators, ancillary attachments and road maintenance equipment.
• Maintaining and repairing winter operations vehicles and equipment for snow and ice control.
• Maintaining and repairing specialty equipment and tooling.
• Planning, scheduling and organizing work area and facility.
• Leading activities and sharing knowledge with assigned apprentices.

Key qualifications

• Three years’ recent, related experience, supplemented by the completion of a Red Seal or BC Trade Qualification in Truck or Transport Mechanic (TTM) (formerly Commercial Transport) and/or Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) (formerly Heavy Duty Mechanic).
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently, with little supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make safety a top priority.
• Valid BC driver’s license (Class 1 or 3 preferred).

Schedule and recruitment notes

The shift schedule is 4/4 primarily dayshift, with a requirement through winter operations for 24/7 operations. As an employee on a shifted work schedule, you may be eligible for shift and weekend premiums.

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process.

Salary Range: $78,654 to $102,802 per annum, based on 40 hours per week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity.

At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at our benefits page.

Who We Are

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our province with the world and foster change and innovation. We are flexible in everything we do and strive to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive. If you have questions about accessibility or require assistance applying, please reach out at [e-mail].