Casual Heavy Duty / Mechanic – Kelowna
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Join Transdev and help keep Kelowna moving.
At Transdev, our technicians play a critical role in keeping communities connected. Every day, our maintenance team ensures our vehicles operate safely, reliably, and efficiently so passengers can depend on the services we provide.
If you're a Red Seal Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic, or a qualified 4th-year apprentice, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Transdev?
- Earn $48.09/hour under a unionized collective agreement
- Flexible casual work based on operational needs
- A positive and collaborative team environment
As a Mechanic at Transdev, you'll play a key role in maintaining a safe, reliable, and high-performing fleet. Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and annual vehicle inspections
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and drivetrain systems
- Completing brake repairs, suspension repairs, engine diagnostics, tune-ups, clutch replacements, transmission repairs, and other fleet maintenance activities
- Removing, overhauling, repairing, and reinstalling vehicle components
- Maintaining and servicing battery-electric buses (BEBs) with training provided
- Accurately completing work orders and maintenance documentation
- Maintaining records of parts, supplies, and maintenance activities
- Inspecting completed repairs and verifying vehicle readiness before return to service
- Attending road calls and emergency breakdown repairs when required
- Identifying potentially unsafe equipment and recommending corrective actions
- Moving vehicles safely throughout the facility and designated work areas
- Following all Transdev maintenance, safety, and environmental procedures
- Working collaboratively with shop managers and shop supervisors and fellow technicians to maximize fleet reliability
- Help keep passengers, operators, and the public safe through quality repairs and inspections
- Support reliable transit service by reducing vehicle downtime
- Contribute to a safe, professional, and efficient maintenance operation
- Play an important role in keeping essential transportation services running for the community
- Share your expertise and contribute to a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement
- Red Seal Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic Certification, or currently registered as a 4th-year apprentice
- Class 5 BC Driver's Licence with Air Brake Endorsement
- Willingness to obtain a Class 2 licence within three months of hire (training provided)
- Valid CVIP Inspection Certificate
- Appropriate mechanic's tool set
- Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work assigned shifts
- Kelowna, BC
- Unionized position
- Casual position with shifts scheduled based on operational requirements
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Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on fleet vehicles, including battery-electric buses, and respond to road calls or breakdowns when required. Document maintenance work, verify vehicle readiness, follow safety procedures, and collaborate with the maintenance team to support fleet reliability.
Requirements
Applicants must hold Red Seal Heavy Duty or Commercial Mechanic certification, or be a registered fourth-year apprentice, and have a Class 5 BC driver's licence with an Air Brake Endorsement and a valid CVIP Inspection Certificate. A mechanic's tool set and strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities are required; the successful candidate must be willing to obtain a Class 2 licence within three months of hire.
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Inspections
- Vehicle Inspections
- Mechanical Diagnostics
- Drivetrain Repair
- Brake Repair
- Suspension Repair
- Engine Diagnostics
- Clutch Replacement
- Transmission Repair
- Battery-Electric Bus Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-Solving
- Maintenance Documentation
- Emergency Breakdown Repair
- Teamwork
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Keywords
- Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Commercial Mechanic
- Fourth-Year Apprentice
- Class 5 BC Driver's Licence
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Class 2 Licence
- CVIP Inspection Certificate
- Mechanic's Tool Set
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Inspections
- Annual Vehicle Inspections
- Fleet Maintenance
- Mechanical Systems
- Drivetrain Systems
- Brake Repairs
- Suspension Repairs
- Engine Diagnostics
- Clutch Replacement
- Transmission Repairs
- Battery-Electric Buses
- Work Orders
- Maintenance Documentation
- Parts and Supplies Records
- Road Calls
- Emergency Breakdown Repairs
- Vehicle Readiness
- Fleet Reliability
- Safety Procedures
- Environmental Procedures