Transit Service Technician

CivicInfo BC; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CivicInfo BC is seeking a Transit Service Technician in West Vancouver for a permanent, full-time role. You will be responsible for everyday maintenance tasks, cleaning, fueling, and assisting mechanics on a bus fleet, with a focus on safe, reliable public transit operations.

The candidate should have a Grade 12 diploma, 12 months related experience, and a BC driver's license with Air Brake endorsement. A union environment and shift-based scheduling apply, with 40 hours per week and a

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Twelve months prior experience in a related field.
• Valid Class 2 or Class 3 BC Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Checking engine and fluid levels.
• Daily fueling.
• Cleaning the inside and outside of buses.
• Changing buses on the road.
• Steam cleaning.
• Performing major interior cleaning of buses.
• Checking buses for unreported damage.
• Providing basic assistance to mechanics.
• Performing yard control duties.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Shift work

Team player

Public transit awareness

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Job description

Transit Service Technician

(Permanent, Full-Time - 2 positions)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• checking engine and fluid levels
• daily fueling
• cleaning the inside and outside of buses
• changing buses on the road
• steam cleaning
• performing major interior cleaning of buses
• checking buses for unreported damage
• providing basic assistance to mechanics
• perform yard control duties
• other duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

• strong mechanical aptitude
• ability to operate automated cleaning equipment
• ability to work both as part of a team and individually with minimal supervision
• willingness to work a variety of shifts
• ability to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• completed a Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent
• has twelve months prior experience in a related field
• holds a valid Class 2 or Class 3 BC Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement

Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driver's abstract, a police information check, and copies of relevant credentials.

Position Status

Union (ATU) - Permanent, Full-Time

Hours of Work

40 hours per week

The current shift schedule for this position is primarily an 8-hour evening/night shift with start times from 6:00 p.m. and ending up to 2:30 a.m., with two consecutive days off. Hours and days of work may vary according to operational requirements.

Rate of Pay

$35.91 per hour+ $2.10 per hour shift differential (shift differential is based on the current shift schedule)

Closing Date

11:59 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026