Trade Journeyman Mechanic

Lakes District Maintenance Inc (a subsidiary of Volker Stevin Canada) is dedicated to providing the highest level of quality services in the areas of : construction, project management, highway maintenance, civil works and bridge construction, maintenance and rehabilitation expertise, and aggregate plants and pits.

Specialized Abilities & Skills :

• Aptitude and capability in the performance of specific trade functions
• Ability to work in conjunction with other employees and assist apprentices in learning and developing the skills of the trade, and / or to periodically direct the efforts of another employee assigned to assist them
• Physically and mentally compatible with the work involved and able to work under the rigors of the job.
• Must have an awareness of environmental issues as it relates to highways and bridge maintenance.
• Must have the ability to acquire and maintain CVIP certification.

Typical Duties :

• Include performing skilled journeyman level work within the scope of the trade in which they are qualified, according to standards of the corresponding trades established under the Apprenticeship Act, Welder, HV Mechanic or Automotive Mechanic, etc.
• Directing the work of one or two non trade related positions assigned to assist as required
• Performing functions consistent with this trade.
• This position will entail shift work outside in all types of weather as well as responding to emergency conditions.
• Must have personal supply of trade related tools.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following :

Qualifications & Experience

• Preferably secondary school graduation or formal education consistent with requirements for entry into apprenticeship vocational training or equivalent Preferably completion of apprenticeship training for the respective trade.
• Valid Certificate of Qualification issued by the BC Ministry of Labour or the approved equivalent, for the particular trade in which the incumbent is employed
• Valid BC driver’s license of the appropriate class required to carry out related trade functions.
• Ability to read and interpret related technical information and maintain an up to date knowledge of the trade.
• Must have working knowledge of WCB regulations, Motor Vehicle regulations as they relate to the trade.
• Must hold and maintain WHMIS certification and Level I First Aid Certificate as supplied by the Employer.
• Preferably completion of a registered apprenticeship in the respective trade, or training and work experience equivalent to the full apprenticeship contract terms established for the particular trade.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.