Vancouver Airport Authority | Heavy Equipment Mechanic | vancouver, bc

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Airport Authority Full time

YVR connects people, places, and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience. Fleet Maintenance plays a key part in YVR's continued success and future vision.

As a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, you will maintain and repair mobile/portable equipment, including fire trucks, winter runway trucks, sweepers, and trucks with diesel and gas engines.

You will join a team that organizes, plans, and performs maintenance on 350+ pieces of unique response and heavy equipment designed for the airport environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining and repairing emergency rescue and operations vehicles and equipment.
  • Maintaining and repairing summer operations vehicles and equipment.
  • Maintaining and repairing winter operations vehicles and equipment for snow and ice control.
  • Maintaining and repairing specialty equipment and tooling.
  • Planning, scheduling, and organizing work area and facility.
  • Leading activities and sharing knowledge with assigned apprentices.

Key qualifications include:

  • Three years' recent experience in a related field, supplemented by a Red Seal or BC Trade Qualification in Truck or Transport Mechanic or Heavy Duty Equipment Technician.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to make safety a top priority.
  • Valid BC driver's license (Class 1 preferred, minimum Class 3 with air brake endorsement).

The shift schedule is 4/4 primarily dayshift, with a requirement for 24/7 operations during winter. You may be eligible for shift and weekend premiums.

You will be provided with a full set of top-quality tools and tool chest, as well as a generous allocation of work clothing.

Salary Range: $76,809 to $100,387 per annum, based on 40 hours per week.

At YVR, you will have access to generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities.

YVR is a place of connection, innovation, and change. We are flexible and committed to delivering customer excellence.

Whatever your background and wherever you're from, you belong at YVR.



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