Certified Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Job in Prince George, BC

Join a collaborative team and enjoy work- life balance!

 

About our community:

Boasting a high quality of life and standard of living, Prince George has all the amenities of a large city mixed with the friendliness and appeal of a smaller community.  It is a regional centre for close to 326,000 people for shopping, education, health care, the arts, and sports.  Prince George’s central location in the province offers work/life balance with unparalleled access to four-season outdoor recreation activities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities and a comprehensive transportation infrastructure that connects residents, businesses, resources, and agricultural products to markets around the world.  And it is only a short drive to almost anywhere in Prince George – spend less time commuting and more time doing what matters most to you!  Discover all these opportunities and more!

About our organization:

The City of Prince George is committed to ensuring a positive, well-balanced work environment for its employees.  With opportunities for employee training, wellness programs and professional development the City of Prince George offers a safe and supportive workplace in which to serve our community.

About the opportunity:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Fleet & Shop Operations you will be responsible for shop and field mechanical work involving overhauling, repairing, servicing, and maintaining of City heavy-duty fleet and equipment.  You will diagnose mechanical and electrical system faults or malfunctions utilizing electronic and computerized testing equipment to determine the extent of the repair required.  Following established trade practices, you will exercise considerable independence of judgement and action in completing your assignments in a safe manner.

 

About your background:

You have a valid BC or Inter-Provincial Heavy Duty Equipment Technician qualification (formerly known as Heavy Duty Mechanic) or a Certified Truck and Transport Mechanic qualification coupled with extensive heavy equipment experience.  You have a minimum of five years’ current experience working as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician including recent experience working with electronic and computer data analysis for trouble shooting, tune-ups and adjustments.  A valid, full privilege Class 3 driver’s license with airbrake endorsement is required as well as a commitment to providing quality customer service. Also, as a condition of employment, the incumbent must obtain and maintain a clear Police Information Check for offenses related to the position.

 

Why you will love working for our Roads & Fleet team at the City of Prince George:

• Join a collaborative team dedicated to safe work practices and quality workmanship.
• Work on a large variety of equipment including loaders, Vac-trucks, excavators, sweepers, diesel generators, pumps and more!
• Enjoy a competitive starting wage of $41.10 per hour plus an excellent benefits and pension package

We welcome applications from foreign trained and experienced individuals currently living in Canada.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply by October 16, 2024 to:

http://princegeorgejobs.prevueaps.ca/jobs/

Want to know more about this exciting career?

Please refer to the job description on our website for more details!

 

Want to know more about living and working in Prince George?

Please visit: Move Up Prince George / City of Prince George

The City of Prince George thanks all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.