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Guideway Support Equipment Technician
@ BC Rapid Transit Co. Ltd
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
BC Rapid Transit Co. Ltd is hiring a full-time Guideway Support Equipment Technician to inspect, maintain, repair and overhaul maintenance-of-way support equipment on the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain lines. The role requires at least five years of Red Seal or journeyperson-level equipment and machinery maintenance experience and works predominantly on site. The posted wage is $59.73 per hour, 40 hours per week, with a 6-week trainee rate at 75% followed by 90% for the rest of the first year.
Pay:
$59.73 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Inspect maintenance of way support equipment
- Maintain, repair and overhaul support equipment
- Work to industry standards and company policy
- Work as part of a maintenance team
Requirements summary:
- BCTQ or Interprovincial Heavy-Duty, Commercial Transport or Industrial Mechanic certification
- Red Seal Automotive Technician with diesel, air brake and fluid power skills considered
- Five years recent Red Seal or journeyperson equipment maintenance experience
- Experience troubleshooting and overhauling equipment and machinery
- Demonstrated teamwork in a maintenance team
- CVIP, welding or industrial electronics certification an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BCTQ certification, Interprovincial certification, Red Seal, CVIP, Welding certification, Industrial electronics certification |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+, People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Heavy-Duty Mechanic, Commercial Transport Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic, Automotive Technician |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Wellness, Transit support, Paid training |
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BC Rapid Transit Co. Ltd
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 28 |
Marketing Statement
Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.
British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.
Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.
When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!
Responsibilities
OVERALL PURPOSE:
The Support Equipment Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the maintenance of way support equipment in accordance with industry standards, approved work practices, and company policy and procedure.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
High school graduation or equivalent. BCTQ and/or Interprovincial Certification as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic, Commercial Transport Mechanic or Industrial Mechanic with a combination of education and experience. Red Seal Automotive Technicians with the following minimum qualifications may also be considered: diesel engine, air brake, and fluid power system (air and hydraulic) repair and maintenance. Must have served an apprenticeship in one of the indicated trades or equivalent.
CVIP, welding, and industrial electronics certification an asset.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five (5) years recent experience in equipment and machinery maintenance at the Red Seal/ Journeyperson level.
Experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and overhaul of equipment and machinery.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a maintenance team.
Other Information
Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule
40 hours per week.
Work Designation
Resident
This position works predominately on-site.
Rate of Pay
Wage: $59.73 per hour
Please note: All new employees will be subject to a 6-week trainee rate at 75% of the hourly rate with the remainder of the first year at 90% of the hourly rate.
The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Focus on your development through tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.
How to Apply
Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Posting Date: October 6, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [email protected].
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