Mechanical Technician

The Corporation of The City of Victoria•Victoria, BC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Victoria is seeking two skilled and forward-thinking Mechanics to join their dedicated Fleet team. The ideal candidates hold a Commercial Transport Red Seal certification, but candidates with Heavy-Duty or Automotive Red Seal certifications are also welcome. These positions cover an afternoon shift, with hours from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM, Monday to Friday. In this role, the technician will service and maintain a wide range of vehicles and equipment, including heavy-duty trucks, machinery, emergency response vehicles, and utility vehicles. As part of a collaborative and safety-focused team, the role is vital to ensure the City’s fleet supports essential services and keeps Victoria running smoothly. Experience in a fast-paced, mixed fleet environment is highly valued. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and enthusiastic about embracing reliability-centered maintenance practices and innovative technology. Successful applicants may be eligible for a tool allowance and a shift differential premium, as defined by the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement.

Requirements

High school graduation
Current and valid B.C. Certificate of Trades Qualification in either Automotive, Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Mechanics
Motor Vehicle Branch Inspection Licence with air brake endorsement
Aerial Device Training
Current and valid Certification or Licence in Compressed Natural Gas Fuelled Vehicles and Compressed LPG Vehicles
Current and valid Class 3 B.C. Driver's Licence with air endorsement
3 years of related experience
Organize and prioritize work
Understand and apply the techniques related to the repair and design of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems
Working level operation of current City word processing, spreadsheet and related specialty software
Use hand, power, measuring tools and diagnostic instruments of the trade
Read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and related codes
Maintain accurate records
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies
Work and operate equipment safely

Nice To Haves

Commercial Transport Red Seal certification
Experience in a fast-paced, mixed fleet environment
Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and enthusiastic about embracing reliability-centered maintenance practices and innovative technology

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, inspect, diagnose and customize City vehicles and equipment
Repair vehicles and equipment and perform preventive maintenance
Identify problems using various precision diagnostic instruments and specialty software programs
Remove, clean, inspect, test, repair or replace defective components using tools of the trade
Reinstall and perform necessary calibrations and adjustments
Perform Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) inspections of vehicles and equipment and approve vehicles
Operate and test repaired equipment and vehicles and make necessary adjustments
Operate related equipment and machinery such as welding and cutting equipment, forklifts, cranes and hoists
Conduct manual testing and determine service requirement for fire extinguishers
Prepare new vehicles to user requirements
Design, customize and install electrical, electronic and hydraulic systems and other equipment
Make recommendations on mechanical suitability of new equipment
Repair and fabricate vehicle components for installation
Participate in annual testing of aerial device inspection by independent service provider
Respond to on-site service and emergency repair calls
Review mechanical problems with operators
Contact commercial transport agency to review specifications and regulations
Contact dealers to discuss problems with vehicles and exchange technical advice
Utilize various resources to research solutions and diagnose mechanical problems
Contact contractors to arrange for repairs to police vehicles
Complete computerized and manual records of equipment inspection, repair and service
Order parts from suppliers
Perform related duties where qualified