Vehicle Technician
We are seeking a Vehicle Technician to join our Maintenance Team at ProTrans BC Operations Ltd., a subsidiary of AtkinsRéalis. The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Supervisors and carry out comprehensive maintenance, fault diagnosis, recovery, and repair service for Canada Line trains and vehicle department equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
Your role within the team
- Follow written procedures, engineering drawings, and instructions to implement required maintenance, modification, overhaul, and corrective maintenance on trains and related support equipment.
- Diagnose the cause of failures to train equipment and rectify them efficiently, following standard procedures and safety instructions.
- Assist with commissioning of new and existing trains or related systems, ensuring high reliability and safety of equipment.
- Complete check sheets and all necessary documentation to certify Canada Line vehicles as serviceable.
- Carry out train movements to facilitate maintenance and fault finding.
- Conduct train rescue or recovery as required.
- Participate in Total Productive Maintenance initiatives with a focus on Continuous Improvement.
- Develop full working knowledge of the train and operating systems, mechanical, electrical, and electronic.
- Deliver safe and reliable levels of vehicles in service as efficiently as possible.
- Adhere strictly to all relevant Safety Regulations, Departmental Instructions, Maintenance Procedures, and Instructions.
- Demonstrate proactive teamwork and motivation.
- Recommend appropriate actions in the event of asset failure.
- Complete training for and operate the Wheel Lathe if required.
- Assume Hostler duties as required.
- Maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment under direction of the Vehicles Team Leader and Maintenance Supervisor.
- Direct and monitor work of contractors employed within the Vehicles Department as required.
- Maintain Certified Car Inspector qualifications.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
The opportunity
An exciting environment that values work‑life balance, offers a wide array of learning and development opportunities, competitive salary (training rate $50.74 per hour, fully qualified rate $59.69 per hour), great benefits, employee share ownership plan, and pension plan.
The ideal candidate
Heavy Duty, Automotive Mechanic, Industrial Electrician, Avionics Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics Technologist, or a recognized equivalent.Minimum of 3 years relevant experience within a maintenance / workshop environment, experience with ALRT vehicles or in a heavy industrial environment.Graduate from a recognized Trades or Technology School qualifying as a Canada Line Vehicle Technician.Strong communication skills; ability to work well with others in a team environment.Well‑motivated and aptitude for mechanical, electrical and electronic systems.A combination of education and experience may also be considered.Valid class 5 BC driver’s license.High School Graduation (grade 12).Required
Shift work (nights, weekends, holidays) for continuous operation based on a 24 / 7 environment; shifts awarded in accordance with the collective agreement shift bid process.Deliver clear and concise written and oral reports.Take ownership of personal development plan.Safety critical position; fitness for duty is a requirement.#J-18808-Ljbffr