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Trades 2 Mechanic
@ City of Delta
British Columbia
Overview
The City of Delta is hiring a full-time Trades 2 Mechanic in its Engineering Operations Department to troubleshoot, repair, overhaul and maintain the city's fleet and equipment. The role requires a journeyperson certificate, a Commercial Vehicle Inspection Licence and a Class 3 licence with Air Brake Endorsement, paying $48.76 per hour plus premiums up to $2.00 per hour and a $160 bi-weekly tool allowance.
Pay:
$48.76 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, repair and overhaul fleet and heavy equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Fabricate and adjust mechanical components
- Work from diagrams, drawings and sketches
- Assist supervisor in shop operations
Requirements summary:
- Journeyperson Certificate in Automotive, Truck and Transport or Heavy-Duty
- Commercial Vehicle Inspection Licence
- Class 3 Driver's Licence with Air Brake Endorsement
- Recognized apprenticeship and considerable experience
- Grade 12 with technical courses
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyperson Certificate, Commercial Vehicle Inspection Licence, Class 3 Driver's Licence, Air Brake Endorsement |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Automotive technology, Heavy-duty mechanics |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Home office allowance |
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City of Delta
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To provide a healthy workplace & foster a safe, vibrant, sustainable community through excellence in municipal service.
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Nestled in the heart of a vibrant region, Delta is a thriving community where more than 100,000 residents enjoy a blend of urban conveniences and natural beauty. Committed to honouring its rich heritage while pursuing a sustainable and growth-oriented future, Delta is proud to provide an array of amenities. These include state-of-the-art sports and recreational facilities, a hospital, an airport, libraries, art and culture facilities, and extensive parks with biking and walking trails in Watershed Park and along the Fraser River, Boundary Bay, and the Strait of Georgia. Delta is actively fostering an environment that is open for business, welcoming entrepreneurs and investors alike to contribute to our city's dynamic economic landscape. We understand the importance of sustainable development and are committed to growing in a manner that ensures the well-being of future generations. This vision is brought to life by the dedicated employees at the City of Delta. Our team is the backbone of our community, working tirelessly to uphold and enhance the high standard of services we offer. We seek motivated, talented individuals passionate about making a difference in our community. If you're driven by excellence in customer service and aspire to contribute to a sustainable, growing environment, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can continue shaping Delta into a thriving, inclusive, and forward-looking community.
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,608
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 598
- Reported office locations
- 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K3E2, CA
- Business categories
- Farming
- Office Administration
- Government
- National Services & Agencies
- Government and public administration
- Other recorded names
- City of Delta
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- Reported total investment
- 885,000
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Nestled in the heart of a vibrant region, Delta is a thriving community where more than 100,000 residents enjoy a blend of urban conveniences and natural beauty. Committed to honouring its rich heritage while pursuing a sustainable and growth-oriented future, Delta is proud to provide an array of amenities. These include state-of-the-art sports and recreational facilities, a hospital, an airport, libraries, art and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Delta, BC |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1879 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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Our Engineering Operations Department has an opening for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a regular full-time Trades 2 Mechanic. This is skilled mechanical work at the journeyperson level in the troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and maintenance of Delta’s fleet and equipment. An employee of this class exercises considerable independence of judgment and action in effecting the necessary repairs, overhauls, and preventive maintenance duties.
We are looking for individuals with the following education, skills, and abilities:
• Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the automotive, commercial transport, and heavy-duty mechanical trade.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to perform a variety of complex, skilled mechanical tasks in the overhaul, repair, maintenance, fabrication, and adjustment of a wide variety of automotive and heavy-duty construction, maintenance, and related equipment.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions and work from diagrams, drawings, and sketches.
• Ability to assist a supervisor in the effective operation of the shop.
• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by technical courses related to the work.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship to the trade and considerable related experience.
A Journeyperson Certificate in Automotive, Truck and Transport, and/or Heavy-Duty, along with a Commercial Vehicle Inspection Licence is required. A valid Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement for the Province of BC is also required. Candidates who do not currently hold a Class 3 Driver’s Licence may still be considered provided they commit to obtaining the Licence within a reasonable timeframe of appointment.
The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $48.76 per hour, plus additional hourly premiums up to $2.00 per hour for specific certifications and a $160 bi-weekly tool allowance. The comprehensive benefits package includes extended health, dental, life insurance, long-term disability and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with Special Agreement option (Municipal Pension Plan). Interested applicants are requested to apply online.
Initially, shifts will be scheduled as 5 × 8-hour shifts, transitioning to 4 × 10-hour day shifts. The work location will be Ladner or North Delta, depending on operational requirements.
At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.
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