Utility Fleet Mechanic – Surrey Garage | BC Hydro

Source:    BC Hydro
Job Title:   Utility Fleet Mechanic - Surrey Garage

Job Location:  Surrey, British Columbia, V3W 3J4

Hourly Salary:  $ 48.01

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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: 

* As per IBEW Collective Agreement. 

* A Utility Fleet Mechanic repairs, maintains, modifies and commissions vehicles and equipment, including aerial devices. 

* This includes using telematics to proactively manage maintenance.

Qualifications: 

* As per IBEW Collective Agreement. 

* Must be a red seal certified Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Automotive, and/or Truck and Transport Mechanic. 

* Utility Fleet Mechanics will be provided Utility Fleet Mechanic (UFM) training and become UFM certified. 

* A Utility Fleet Mechanic may be assisted by a Driver/Helper. 

* A valid B.C. driver's license Class 3 with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain same. 

* Certification as a Commercial Vehicle Inspector is preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- A comprehensive benefits package 

- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days 

- A lifetime pension 

- Flexible work model, depending on your role type 

- Training and development courses 

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258) www.ibew258.bc.ca

* This position will service vehicles at the Surrey Vehicle Garage and various locations, as required. 

*This position is posted internally and externally, concurrently. 

*Preference will be given to red seal certified Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, and/or Truck and Transport Mechanic. 

*All Utility Fleet Mechanic are expected to obtain their Commercial Vehicle Inspector certification and Utility Fleet Mechanic certified. 

* 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. 

* A written exam and a hands on test covering technical, safety, and administrative skills may form part of the selection process. 

* Applicants’ written exam results will be kept on file for a 12 month period and re-used for other MES selection processes during that timeframe in which the same exam is utilized.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html  by Sep 06, 2024.

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On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable. 

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.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible 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 while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@BCHydro.com 

Flexible work model role definitions 

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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time. 

IBEW/Field – No option to work from home 

Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office. 

Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week. 

Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week