Vehicle Technician - Refurbishment

Overview

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair SkyTrain vehicles' mechanical, electrical and electronic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• troubleshooting
• repair
• testing
• vehicle ops
• train config
• shop repair

Tasks

-Handles emergencies and failures in accordance with established procedures through immediate response and quick action. -Accounts for all time and materials used in performance of the maintenance effort. -Performs tests and provides reports as required. -Makes recommendations for hardware and procedural changes that become evident during performance of the BCRTC maintenance effort. -Performs in-depth troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical or electronic problems for SkyTrain vehicles. Signs off work as repaired to standard. -Performs vehicle centre first-line troubleshooting, train coordination and maintenance dispatch duties under the direction of the Vehicle Supervisor. -Completes assigned tasks to Company or industry standards using approved work practices and procedures. -Operates SkyTrain vehicles and support vehicles including, but not limited to, forklifts and pusher units. -Configures and hostles trains and ensures that trains entering passenger service are serviceable. -Provides instruction and direction to junior staff, apprentices and/or servicepersons as required and assumes responsibility for work carried out under this direction. -Attends technical and safety training programs to continually upgrade skills. -Interprets maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematic and drawings, and prepares sketches or schematics to communicate with others in performance of work. -Works independently or under the direction of the Vehicle Supervisor or leadhand to accomplish scheduled or unscheduled maintenance of SkyTrain vehicles, and shop equipment. -Repairs and operates shop equipment and machining tools.

Requirements

• driver's license
• 4wd

What You Bring

-Operates motor vehicle (4 wheel-drive/standard transmission) with valid BC driver’s license.

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About British Columbia Rapid Transit Company

-Runs, maintains and expands the SkyTrain network across multiple lines linking key urban centres. -Handles major projects like fleet upgrades and line extensions such as Broadway and Surrey‑Langley. -Focuses on high‑tech rail operations, guideway and vehicle maintenance, station systems and electrical support. -Known for 24/7 operations, specialized in fully automated, high-frequency transit services. -Unique for its in-house training programs that produce certified technicians and mechanics. -Operates under TransLink, delivering automated rapid transit and infrastructure innovation in urban mobility.

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Interview Process

-standard interview format with general, scenario, and behavioural questions.