Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice - Spring 2027

A workplace powered by you We’re BC Hydro and we have a big job to do. Keeping the lights on for over 4 million people across the province takes a lot of talented people doing many different jobs. From working deep in a generating station, atop a power pole, or behind a desk, whatever it is that makes you tick we offer challenging careers to help you reach your potential. We’re investing more than $2 billion per year in major capital infrastructure projects to help meet the growing demand for safe, reliable power. We’re upgrading transmission lines, building new substations, and investing in our hydroelectric generation facilities. We aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row. It's our vision to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about power in all we do. Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice - Spring 2027 Number of positions: 4 Job Location: Surrey Trades Training Centre Employment type: Apprentice Region: Various Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field Hourly Rate: $ 39.23 Position Highlights Utility Fleet Mechanic (Truck and Transport Mechanic) at BC Hydro maintain, inspect, diagnose, repair, modify and outfit BC Hydro vehicles. The BC Hydro fleet consists of 3,000 vehicles including passenger vehicles (e.g. cars, SUVs, passenger vans), light vehicles (e.g. pick-up trucks, commercial vans, flat deck trucks), heavy vehicles e.g. man lifts, digger derricks, crane trucks), mobile machines (e.g. fork lifts, self-propelled man lifts) and trailers (e.g. pole trailers, reel trailers, utility trailers). Fleet Services delivers the service via a main maintenance garage, satellite workshops and mobile work shops. What you'll do As an apprentice in this trade, you would: Perform regular maintenance inspections conforming to regulatory requirements and Fleet Services practices mainly on heavy equipment (heavy trucks, pickup trucks, vans, trucks with service bodies, forklifts, self-propelled man lifts, pole trailers, reel trailers, utility trailers, tilt trailers, and highway tractor trailers) Repair deficiencies discovered during maintenance inspections mainly on heavy equipment Diagnose and repair failures causing machine breakdowns mainly on heavy equipment Overhaul heavy equipment What you bring This trade will interest those who enjoy performing hands-on physical work. While upper body strength is required, anyone can develop this through a weight training program. The successful candidate will have: Graduated from high school with the following courses: English 12, Math 11 and Science 10 (or equivalents). Successfully completed Level 1 or foundations in either an approved Automotive Service Technician, Truck and Transport Mechanic (Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic), Heavy Mechanical, or Heavy Duty Equipment Technician. Minimum 1 year of transportation industry experience or completion of a Heavy-Duty Truck Diploma (co-op). Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial tools/equipment Normal color vision A minimum of a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent; a Class 3 with air endorsement or higher (or willingness to obtain) is preferred Strong interpersonal skills to deal with both internal and external customers What we offer THE PROGRAM The Utility Fleet Mechanic apprenticeship involves 48 months of on-the-job, working with Utility Fleet Mechanics / Mobile Utility Fleet Mechanics and classroom training. Graduation from the program will include successful completion of the Truck and Transport mechanic red seal examination. THE FUTURE Graduated apprentices can apply on any vacancies for Utility Fleet Mechanic within BC Hydro, including mobile opportunities. THE LOCATION During …

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