Overview
This position works in the Garage organizational unit. This is skilled mechanical work at the journeyman level in the maintenance and repair of automotive and heavy duty equipment. An incumbent performs general mechanical overhaul and maintenance work on a wide variety of automotive, construction and maintenance equipment such as backhoe-loaders, motors, graders, trucks, and diesel and gas engines; troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic, electrical and brake systems; may occasionally supervise the work of equipment operators or assistants engaged in the overhaul or repair of mobile equipment; uses standard tune-up equipment for internal combustion engines. Performs related work as required.
Responsibilities
- Perform general mechanical overhaul and maintenance on automotive, construction and maintenance equipment such as backhoe-loaders, motors, graders, trucks, and diesel and gas engines.
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical and brake systems.
- May supervise the work of equipment operators or assistants engaged in the overhaul or repair of mobile equipment.
- Use standard tune-up equipment for internal combustion engines.
- Perform related work as required.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 plus a recognized Trade Certificate of Qualification plus considerable general experience at the Journeyman level, with Red Seal Certification an asset; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Thorough knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair of automotive and heavy duty equipment.
- Considerable knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- Ability to perform skilled tasks in the overhaul, repair and adjustment of automotive and related equipment; ability to lay out, assign and check the work of assistants performing unskilled and semi-skilled mechanical tasks.
- Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools employed in repairing and adjusting automotive equipment.
- Valid Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia, Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement, Certificate of Qualification – Mechanic, and Authorized Inspector License.
Compensation and Schedule
Salary: $49.02/hour + $4/hour premium + $0.50/hour tool allowance + $1/hour shift differential.
Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Potential transition to a trial 4x10hr work schedule Monday to Friday 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM.
Special Notes
- Subject to Note ‘H’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Outside Division Collective Agreement.
- LOU dated August 11, 2011; LOU dated September 25, 2019; and LOU dated January 10, 2025.
Application
Please apply online by July 27, 2026.
Certifications and Contact
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Notice
We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.
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