Vehicle Tradesperson

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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come
in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our
customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond
during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.

Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a
solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.

We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be
ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we
build an even cleaner B.C.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
**Duties**:
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**As per IBEW Collective Agreement.**
- As per IBEW Collective Agreement.
- A Journeyperson automotive mechanic, automotive service technician and/or heavy duty

mechanic shall generally perform the duties of their trade in a safe and efficient manner.- These duties shall include the repair, maintenance, modification and commissioning of vehicles

and equipment.- A Vehicle Tradesperson may be assisted by a Driver/Helper.

**Qualifications**:
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- As per IBEW Collective Agreement.
- BC Trade qualification or Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement as an Automotive Mechanic or

Heavy Duty Mechanic- A British Columbia Trades Qualification (BCTQ) in Commercial Transport or Truck & Transport;
or a British Columbia Certificate of Qualification (BCCQ) in commercial truck with UFM (Utility
- Fleet Mechanic) accreditation, would be accepted- Basic computer skills
- A valid B.C. driver's licence Class 3 with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain same

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
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**This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW**
- A British Columbia Trades Qualification (BCTQ) in Automotive Mechanics, or Heavy Duty

Mechanic, the IBEW Wage Rate is currently $37.06/hourly
- A British Columbia Trades Qualification (BCTQ) in Commercial Transport or Truck & Transport,

the IBEW Wage Rate is currently $ 39.59/hourly
- A British Columbia Certificate of Qualification (BCCQ) in commercial truck with UFM (Utility Fleet

Mechanic) accreditation, the IBEW Wage Rate is currently $41.21/hourly
- A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 3 with air

brake endorsement in Good Standing
- Maintenance / repair and operational experience with digger derricks, cranes, material handling

aerial devices and personnel lifts is essential.
- Competency in PC operating systems and programs in use at BC Hydro is required.
- Compliance with BC Hydro Safety Rules and Regulations and a good attendance record is

essential.
- This position requires effective interpersonal skills for interacting with co-workers, customers,

vendors, and to support a positive team approach.
- The position requires effective organizational, planning skills and recognized leadership skills.
- This position will service vehicles at the Surrey Vehicle Garage and travel to various locations

will be required.
- You may be required to rotate between shifts in accordance with Article 62.3A of the IBEW

Collective Agreement. Shifts are Day Shift: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM; Afternoon Shift 4:00 PM to 12:00
AM.
- Testing may be required as part of the selection process.
- BC Hydro conducts pre-placement medical checks of applicants entering certain positions to

help safeguard BC Hydro’s workplace. As part of the selection process, you may be required to
demonstrate successful completion of a pre-placement medical check.
Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification
alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.
We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation
to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we
invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Our values guide our work. Want to join us?
We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.
We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively
engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and

All BC Hydro employees will be required to show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination.

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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home
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