Trade Journeyman Mechanic

An exciting career opportunity exists at Mainroad Mid-Island Contracting LP for a Trade Journeyman (TJM) Mechanic based out of Mainroad’s Parksville yard. The TJ Mechanic will be tasked with repairing and maintaining company vehicles and equipment among other duties. This is a unionized position, with all perks and other terms stated in the Collective Agreement.

Mainroad Mid-Island Contracting LP is responsible for servicing the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s 10-year contract for Service Area 2 covering Central Vancouver Island. Mainroad is an employee-owned company recognized as a leader in providing innovative, safe and reliable maintenance, products and construction services for civil infrastructure across Canada.

What you bring :

• B.C. Certificate of Qualification, and / or Interprovincial Ticket as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic Commercial Transport, or Truck & Transport Mechanic is required.
• Valid class 3 driver’s license with air endorsement is required.
• Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) Inspection Certification is an asset.
• Minimum of 3 (three) years’ experience as a Mechanic is an asset.
• Experience in highway maintenance and / or municipal equipment is an asset.
• Welding experience is an asset.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Capable of performing heavy physical duties.
• Willing to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to work shifts (including night shift).
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Safety conscious.
• Dedicated and committed.

This role involves a range of job duties, which include, but are not limited to :