Trades 2 Mechanic

City of Delta; Delta; In loco; CAD 67.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Extended health

Dental

Life insurance

Long‑term disability

Municipal Pension Plan

Tool allowance

Certification premiums

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Delta is seeking a Journeyperson‑level Trades 2 Mechanic to maintain and repair its fleet and equipment. You will perform diagnostics, repairs and preventive maintenance on automotive and heavy‑duty gear, following diagrams and trade practices.

The role requires a recognized apprenticeship and a Journeyperson Certificate with a valid BC driver’s licence (Class 3 with Air Brake endorsement). Shifts start 5×8, moving to 4×10 days, with Ladner or North Delta work locations.

Competenze

• Journeyperson certification in automotive/heavy‑duty trades is required.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance abilities.
• Ability to read diagrams and follow instructions accurately.

Mansioni

• Troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and maintain Delta’s fleet and equipment.
• Perform skilled mechanical tasks on a variety of vehicles and machinery.
• Work independently and/or with supervision to complete shop duties.

Conoscenze

Automotive trade knowledge

Safety awareness

Reading diagrams

Shop supervision support

Formazione

Grade 12 with technical courses

Recognized trade apprenticeship

Journeyperson Certificate (Automotive/Truck/Heavy‑Duty)

Strumenti

Commercial Vehicle Inspection Licence

BC Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement

Driver’s licence (BC)

Descrizione del lavoro

Our Engineering Operations Department has an opening for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a regular full-time Trades 2 Mechanic. This is skilled mechanical work at the journeyperson level in the troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and maintenance of Delta’s fleet and equipment. An employee of this class exercises considerable independence of judgment and action in effecting the necessary repairs, overhauls, and preventive maintenance duties.

We are looking for individuals with the following education, skills, and abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the automotive, commercial transport, and heavy-duty mechanical trade.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to perform a variety of complex, skilled mechanical tasks in the overhaul, repair, maintenance, fabrication, and adjustment of a wide variety of automotive and heavy-duty construction, maintenance, and related equipment.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions and work from diagrams, drawings, and sketches.
• Ability to assist a supervisor in the effective operation of the shop.
• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by technical courses related to the work.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship to the trade and considerable related experience.

A Journeyperson Certificate in Automotive, Truck and Transport, and/or Heavy-Duty, along with a Commercial Vehicle inspection Licence is required. A valid Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement for the Province of BC is also required. Candidates who do not currently hold a Class 3 Driver’s Licence may still be considered provided they commit to obtaining the Licence within a reasonable timeframe of appointment.

The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $48.76 per hour, plus additional hourly premiums up to $2.00 per hour for specific certifications and a $160 bi-weekly tool allowance. The comprehensive benefits package includes extended health, dental, life insurance, long-term disability and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with Special Agreement option (Municipal Pension Plan).

Initially, shifts will be scheduled as 5 × 8-hour shifts, transitioning to 4 × 10-hour day shifts. The work location will be Ladner or North Delta, depending on operational requirements.

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.