Heavy Duty / Automotive Mechanic
Expected salary range
$49.08 / h
Job status
Location
Workplace
Job Description
About the role
Join Transdev and help keep Kelowna moving.
At Transdev, our technicians play a critical role in keeping communities connected. Every day, our maintenance team ensures our vehicles operate safely, reliably, and efficiently so passengers can depend on the services we provide.
If you're a Red Seal Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic, or a qualified 4th-year apprentice looking for a stable, well-paid career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Transdev?
- Earn $49.08/hour under a unionized collective agreement
- Additional premiums available for evening, night, and weekend shifts
- Full-time, year-round employment
- 4-day work week (10-hour shifts)
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- RRSP program with company contributions
- Paid vacation and statutory holidays
- Ongoing technical training and professional development
- A positive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for career growth within one of the world's leading transportation companies
Responsibilities
As a Mechanic at Transdev, you'll play a key role in maintaining a safe, reliable, and high-performing fleet. Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and annual vehicle inspections
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and drivetrain systems
- Completing brake repairs, suspension repairs, engine diagnostics, tune-ups, clutch replacements, transmission repairs, and other fleet maintenance activities
- Removing, overhauling, repairing, and reinstalling vehicle components
- Maintaining and servicing battery-electric buses (BEBs) - training provided
- Accurately completing work orders and maintenance documentation
- Maintaining records of parts, supplies, and maintenance activities
- Inspecting completed repairs and verifying vehicle readiness before return to service
- Attending road calls and emergency breakdown repairs when required
- Identifying potentially unsafe equipment and recommending corrective actions
- Moving vehicles safely throughout the facility and designated work areas
- Following all Transdev maintenance, safety, and environmental procedures
- Working collaboratively with shop managers and shop supervisors and fellow technicians to maximize fleet reliability
The Impact You'll Make
- Help keep passengers, operators, and the public safe through quality repairs and inspections
- Support reliable transit service by reducing vehicle downtime
- Contribute to a safe, professional, and efficient maintenance operation
- Play an important role in keeping essential transportation services running for the community
- Share your expertise and contribute to a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Red Seal Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic Certification, or currently registered as a 4th-year apprentice
- Class 5 BC Driver's Licence with Air Brake Endorsement
- Willingness to obtain a Class 2 licence within three months of hire (training provided)
- Valid CVIP Inspection Certificate
- Appropriate mechanic's tool set
- Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work assigned shifts
Grow Your Career
At Transdev, we invest in our people. You'll have access to ongoing training, modern maintenance systems, and opportunities to expand your technical expertise while building a long-term career with a leading transportation provider operating across North America.
Whether you're an experienced journeyman or completing your apprenticeship, we'll support your professional growth every step of the way.
Schedule & Location
- Kelowna, BC
- Unionized position
- Full-time, permanent opportunity
- 10-hour shifts, 4 days on, 3 days off
Continue your search
Transdev Canada
Maintain Transdev's fleet in Kelowna with a full-time mechanic role paying $49.08/hour.
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