Transit Service Technician

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

District of West Vancouver is seeking two Transit Service Technicians for permanent, full-time positions to support the Transit Department on the North Shore. The role focuses on keeping buses clean and safe, and aiding mechanics under the district’s preventive maintenance program.

Candidates must show a strong mechanical aptitude and be able to work in a team or alone. The positions require a Grade 12 diploma, 12 months of related experience, and a valid BC driver’s license with an Air Brake

Qualifications

• Grade 12+ education or equivalent.
• Twelve months prior related experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License with Air Brake endorsement (Class 2 or 3).
• Ability to work in a union environment and evening/night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the bus fleet.
• Ensure safety and integrity of vehicles per Preventative Maintenance Program.
• Assist mechanics and perform yard control duties.
• Work shifts primarily evenings/night with set start times.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Operate automated cleaning equipment

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 High School Diploma

BC Driver’s License (Class 2 or 3) with Air Brake endorsement

Tools

Automated cleaning equipment

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.

The West Vancouver Transit Department has an immediate opening for two Permanent Full-Time Transit Service Technicians. Reporting to the Transit Maintenance Manager, this position will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the West Vancouver Transit Bus Fleet and maintaining the integrity and safety of the vehicles in compliance with the Preventative Maintenance Program.

Duties

• 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.

The preferred candidate will possess a strong mechanical aptitude; the ability to operate automated cleaning equipment; the ability to work both as part of a team and individually with minimal supervision; the willingness to work a variety of shifts; and the ability to meet deadlines.

The successful candidate has completed a Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent, has twelve months prior experience in a related field, and holds a valid Class 2 or Class 3 BC Driver’s License with Air Brake endorsement.

Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driver’s abstract, a police information check, and copies of relevant credentials. To ensure your application is complete, please contact ICBC at 604-661-2255 or request online at https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/ to have your Driving Record sent directly from ICBC to Human Resources at [e-mail] Applications without a Driver’s Abstract submission will not be considered for further steps in the recruitment process.

The successful candidate is required to supply a police information check and a copy of their 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

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

6342-26-ATU-04

If you have any questions please contact us at [e-mail]