Get Under The Hood

Get Under The Hood

Did you know our Maintenance Facilities at our Victoria and Langford Shops have top of the line equipment and resources. Keep reading to find out more about positions and our facilities! 

Mechanics

BC Transit is looking for Commercial Transport and Heavy Duty Mechanics in the Capital Regional District in Victoria!  

Here are just a few reasons why working as a Mechanic for BC Transit could be for you:

  • Pension
    • Those hired will receive membership in a “Gold Plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s one of the best in the province.
  • Wages
    • The annual salary is $100,224, but Mechanics can make much more with overtime and shift premiums. Additionally, employees working Sunday shifts receive time and a half. 
  • Benefits
    • Employees will receive comprehensive employer paid medical and dental group plan benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you. You’ll also receive a complimentary Bus Pass, access to fitness centers and membership in our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Time Off
    • Bon voyage! Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation, and that’s just to start. Mechanics are also given the ability to bank statutory holidays and overtime, allowing you to take an additional time off throughout the year.
  • Flexibility
    • Pick shifts based on your lifestyle! BC Transit is a 22 hour/day operation—with that comes a variety of shifts and options for Mechanics. Mechanics at BC Transit currently work a compressed work schedule of 4 ten-hour shifts with 3 consecutive days off.

Application Checklist

During the online application process, ensure you attach the following documents in the Attachments step: 

  • Trade Certification. Include a copy of your Red Seal ticket and any other certifications such as your CVIP inspector certification, CNG certification, A/C Certification. 
  • 5 year Driver's Abstract dated within the past 14 days. Please include both the Provincial (P) abstract and the National (N) abstract. 
  • An unaltered copy of your Class 5 Driver's License.  If you already hold a Class 1 or 2 commercial license or Class 2 learner's with #15 air brake temporary restriction, please include an unaltered copy of your driver’s license (both front and back).
  • A current 5 year Insurance Claims Experience Summary dated within the past 14 days.

Maintenance Positions

Interested in other Maintenance positions? Take a look below to see a variety of positions we offer in our Maintenance Shop:

  • Mechanic 
  • Body Person
  • Service Person
  • Interior Bus Cleaner
  • Utility Person
  • Welder
  • Electrical Technician
  • Machinist
  • Mechanic Apprentice

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