Vehicle Technician (Canada Line)

Overview

Maintain, diagnose, and repair Canada Line trains and equipment in a safety-critical role.

Key Responsibilities

• wheel lathe
• fault diagnosis
• train rescue
• service certification
• commissioning
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Follow written procedures, engineering drawings and instructions to implement the required maintenance, modification, overhaul and corrective maintenance requirements on trains and related support equipment as required or directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Vehicles Team Leader. -Complete training for and operate the Wheel Lathe if required. -Participate in Total Productive Maintenance initiatives with a focus on Continuous Improvement. -Carry out train rescue and or recovery as required. -Ensure that the Depot is maintained as a clean, healthy and safe working environment under the direction of the Vehicles Team Leader and Maintenance Supervisor. -Take ownership of their Personal Development Plan. -Recommend a course of action in the event of an asset failure. -Diagnose the cause of failures to train equipment and rectify them in an efficient manner following standard procedures and safety instructions; return trains to service as efficiently as possible. -Direct and monitor the work of contractors employed within the Vehicles Department as required. -Complete check sheets relating to all work completed on trains and complete all necessary documentation relating to certifying Canada Line vehicles as serviceable. -Carry out Train movements to facilitate maintenance & fault finding. -Engage in developing a full working knowledge of the train and operating systems, mechanical, electrical and electronic. -Assist with commissioning of new and existing trains or related systems and support systems ensuring high reliability and safety of equipment. -Contribute to the delivery of safe, reliable required levels of vehicles in service as efficiently as possible. -Carry out all activities with strict adherence to all relevant Safety Regulations, Departmental Instructions, Maintenance Procedures and Instructions.

Requirements

• high school
• trades school
• car inspector
• 3+ years
• communication
• driver's license

What You Bring

-High School Graduation (grade 12) -Heavy Duty, Automotive Mechanic, Industrial Electrician, or Avionics Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics Technologist or recognized equivalent. -Must maintain Certified Car Inspector qualifications. -Minimum of 3 years relevant experience within a maintenance / workshop environment, experience with ALRT vehicles or in a heavy industrial environment. -Must possess strong communication skills; ability to work well with others in a team environment. -Well-motivated and take a proactive approach to teamwork. -Must be well motivated and have an aptitude for mechanical, electrical and electronic systems. -Graduation from a recognized Trades or Technology School relevant to qualifying as a Canada Line Vehicle Technician. -This position requires shift work (nights, weekends and holidays) for continuous operation based on 24/7 environment. Shifts will be awarded in accordance to the collective agreement shift bid process. -Required to give clear and concise reports both written and orally. -Valid class 5 BC drivers license.

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