Vancouver Airport Authority
Fleet Maintenance plays an integral part in the continued success and future vision of the Vancouver Airport Authority. As a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician , you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of mobile/portable equipment. You will perform general diagnostics, mechanical overhaul and maintenance work on a wide variety of specialized and heavy duty equipment, such as fire trucks, winter runway trucks, sweepers, chemical application vehicles, mowers, and trucks with diesel and gas engines with a myriad of specialized attachments.
You will join a team of technicians, apprentices and planners that organize, plan and perform maintenance on an inventory of 350 pieces of unique response and heavy equipment designed and utilized specifically for the airport environment. We have some of the most state of the art heavy fleet available in an airport environment. www.yvr.ca/en/blog/2023/red5-fire-truckxd_co_fMTNhMDZmYWMtY2M0NC00ZTlhLTliYTctMGIxMjYzMWZmNTEw”>fire trucks and snowblowers . Maintaining and repairing summer operations vehicles and equipment such as mowers, backhoes, excavators, ancillary attachments. and road maintenance equipment.
Maintaining and repairing winter operations vehicles and equipment for snow and ice control Planning, scheduling and organizing work area and facility Leading activities and sharing knowledge with assigned apprentices Three years’ recent, related experience, supplemented by the completion of a Red Seal or BC Trade Qualification in Truck or Transport Mechanic (TTM) (formerly Commercial Transport) and/or Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) (formerly Heavy Duty Mechanic) 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 through winter operations for 24/7 operations. As an employee on a shifted work schedule, you may be eligible for shift and weekend premiums. You will be provided with a full set of top-quality tools and tool chest (Snap-on), as well as a generous allocation of work clothing.
At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. p> Who We Are YVR is more than just an airport. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.
At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.</
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