Job Description

THE FINER DETAILS

Do you love working on big, complex vehicles and buses and ready for your next challenge? Join Vancouver's largest sightseeing tour operator and help us keep our fleet of double deckers, electric buses, coaches, and minibuses running smoothly! Each year, we welcome over thousands of guests on our buses, connecting them to incredible destinations like Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria, and the North Shore.

We are looking for a skilled, reliable, and safety-focused Licensed Heavy-Duty Mechanic to play a key role in maintaining our diverse fleet. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for performing inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance to keep our buses safe, clean, and tour-ready. Since we transport passengers rather than freight, this role is critical to ensuring guest safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE

As a Licensed Mechanic, you'll be keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and in top condition. Your responsibilities will include:

Performing preventative maintenance inspections Diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing mechanical systems, including brakes, suspensions, steering, hydraulics, engines, transmissions, and driveline components Conducting welding, body repairs, panel fabrication, glass fitting, and certified air conditioning work Servicing air brake systems and other essential safety components Inspecting and testing engines, transmissions, axles, and other components to locate faults and prevent breakdowns Completing work orders, DVIRs, and inspection reports accurately and on time Ensuring buses are maintained to the highest safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards Driving service trucks or buses when needed for road calls Keeping your workspace organized, safe, and compliant with company procedures Remaining on foot for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work area Requires lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling up to 20 lbs If experience is with Heavy Truck, then ability to do kingpins, brakes suspensions, hubs and steering

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

Red Seal Certification (Heavy Duty Mechanic of equivalent) 2+ years of relevant Diesel, Heavy Truck, or Bus Mechanic experience Legally able to work in Canada You have your own tools Must have Class 5 Drivers Licence Class 1, 2, or 3 commercial drivers license with air brake endorsement - an asset Having Inspectors' ticket is an asset Punctual, reliable, and committed to doing quality work Goal-oriented and focused on safety Flexible schedule with availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays Ability to see issues from the guests' perspective, ensuring a great experience for everyone Strong communication skills Can work independently and within a team Maintain and adhere to all commercial vehicle safety standards as stipulated by the province of British Columbia and company policies and procedures

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US

Be part of Vancouver's #1 sightseeing team with an exciting, diverse fleet -- we have a growing fleet of double-decker buses, Prevosts, minibuses, and Electric Buses Know that your work directly supports tourists experiencing Vancouver -- keeping our buses safe, reliable, and ready for adventure. Central Burnaby location with free on-site parking Fun company social events and recognition programs Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate Annual vacation pay of 4% Extended health benefits
Please include a Cover Letter when submitting your Resume.

Everything we do at Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing is for a common purpose: Sharing Remarkable Experiences Together. We have been introducing the world to Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler for over 40 years on our sightseeing tours, and we can't wait to share these experiences with you. We attribute much of our success to our passion for Vancouver and the strength of our team. Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing is the #1 Top Nominated Company at the Vancouver Tourism Awards for two years in a row in 2023 and 2024! This rise to the top is a testament to BBTV/WCS' unwavering commitment to excellence and the exceptional efforts of our team who consistently go above and beyond to provide unparalleled tour experiences for our guests.

BBTV/WCS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects, and values diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. BBTV/WCS recruits, hires, trains, compensates, and promotes people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexes, abilities, and ages.

Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing respectfully acknowledges the unceded traditional territories of the x?m??k??y?m (Musqueam), S?wxwu7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations on which our offices are located.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off
Work Location: In person