Posted 8 days ago
Mechanic 3 - Skilled
@ District of West Vancouver
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
The District of West Vancouver is hiring a permanent, full-time journeyman mechanic to overhaul, repair and maintain all types of municipal vehicles and equipment in the shop or in the field. The role involves automotive and heavy-duty mechanical work, hydraulic repair and welding, with 40 hours per week at $51.84 per hour under the WVMEA union. A police information check, driver's abstract and copy of credentials are required.
Pay:
$51.84 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair municipal vehicles and equipment
- Carry out safety inspections and preventative maintenance
- Inspect and repair hydraulic systems
- Perform gas and electrical welding tasks
- Submit reports and maintenance records
Requirements summary:
- Journeyman-level automotive or heavy-duty mechanical experience
- Red Seal certification in a related trade preferred
- Valid BC Class 3 licence with air brake endorsement
- Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement Inspection Certificate
- Grade 12 with technical courses; apprenticeship completion an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Class 3 driver's licence, Air brake endorsement, Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement Inspection Certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Education | High school (preferred), Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Automotive mechanical repair, Heavy duty mechanical repair |
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District of West Vancouver
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
MECHANIC 3 – SKILLED
(Permanent, Full-Time)
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. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.
The West Vancouver Engineering & Transportation Department is currently seeking a permanent, full-time mechanic to join our highly qualified team. This position will perform duties related to automotive and heavy duty mechanical work at the journeyman level. This involves overhaul, repair and maintenance on all types of Municipal equipment in the shop or in the field. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
· Troubleshooting, maintenance and repair work on all types of Municipal vehicles and equipment;
· Carrying out safety inspections and performing preventative maintenance on Municipal equipment;
· Inspecting and repairing hydraulic systems on Municipal equipment;
· Performing a variety of gas and electrical welding tasks common to mechanical shop work;
· Submitting reports and maintenance records as required;
· May supervise one or more employees in less skilled mechanical repair and maintenance tasks;
· Experience related to repairing and maintaining small equipment utilized in turf care and landscaping, would be an asset; and
· Performing other related duties as required.
The preferred candidate will possess or have the ability to obtain and retain the following:
· Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement Inspection Certificate;
· Valid British Columbia Class 3 Driver's Licence with Air Brake endorsement;
· British Columbia Department of Labour/Red Seal Certification of Qualification in Automotive Mechanical Repair, Heavy Duty Mechanical Repair or Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic;
The successful candidate will hold Grade 12 Graduation, supplemented by technical courses related to mechanical work, completion of a recognized apprenticeship to the trade and considerable general experience in automotive and heavy-duty mechanical and electrical work will be an asset. Candidates in 4th year apprentice may be considered.
The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check, driver’s abstract and a copy of their credentials.
This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy. |
Position Status: | Union (WVMEA) – Permanent, Full-Time |
Hours of Work: | 40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary) |
Rate of Pay: | $51.84 per hour |
Closing Date: | Open until filled |
To Apply: | Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position. |
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
3150-26-WVMEA-48-REPOST
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