Welcome to Sah yeh yeen (Texada Island)

At over 300 square kilometres, Texada Island, on the Sunshine Coast of BC, is the largest of the Gulf Islands. Affectionately known as “The Rock,” Texada Island has a wonderful, colourful history that includes stories of Wild West gold fever days along with natural outdoor attractions not found anywhere else.

An abundance of trails and old logging roads cover the island and lack of predators makes outdoor adventuring here even more attractive. There are 10 lakes suitable for kayaking or canoeing in addition to wonderful marine bays and coves ringing the island. Texada Island is accessible by ferry with BC Ferries operating ferry service from Westview terminal in Powell River to Blubber Bay terminal on Texada with a 35 minute crossing time.

• Inspect, test, diagnose, adjust, repair and replace parts and components of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance service
• Production environment troubleshooting and repairs
• Maintain paper and electronic records
• Maintain shop equipment
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Estimate parts and labour costs
• Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
• Keep accurate records of work completed, parts used and costs

• Inspect, test, diagnose, adjust, repair and replace parts and components of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance service
• Production environment troubleshooting and repairs
• Maintain paper and electronic records
• Maintain shop equipment
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Estimate parts and labour costs
• Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
• Keep accurate records of work completed, parts used and costs

Job duties may include: Front-end component repair, engine repair, 4-wheel drive, electrical and electronic systems, diesel engines, diagnostics, alignment, steering and suspension, brake systems, hydraulic systems, fuel and emission systems, ignition and electrical systems, automatic transmission, standard transmission, AC, cooling and heating systems, engine repair and overhaul, drive train components, welding, truck-trailer repair, working on heavy duty equipment (loaders, excavators).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to inspect, test, diagnose, assess, troubleshoot, repair and replace electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems
• Knowledge and experience with hydraulics and air brakes
• Knowledge and experience with gas and diesel engines
• Knowledge and experience with electrical systems and schematics
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Maintain a positive image to the customers and the general public
• Ability to plan work and self-direct
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Education & Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• B.C. Certificate of Qualification, and/or Interprovincial Ticket as a Heavy Duty Mechanic Ticket
• Class 5 drivers’ license is required
• Experience with Caterpillar loaders is an asset
• Forklift Certificate and experience is an asset
• First aid certification an asset

Job Details

This is a Union position within the Collective Agreement of United Steel Workers Local 816 & Texada Quarrying (a Division of Lafarge Canada).

Rate of Pay: $44.13 (2022)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is completed in a large shop environment as well as in the production field on an open-pit mining rock quarry. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.