Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice - Spring 2027

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Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice - Spring 2027

Number of positions: 4 Job Location: Surrey Trades Training Centre

Employment type: Apprentice Region: Various

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field

Hourly Rate: $ 39.23

Position Highlights

Utility Fleet Mechanic (Truck and Transport Mechanic) at BC Hydro maintain, inspect, diagnose, repair, modify and outfit BC

Hydro vehicles. The BC Hydro fleet consists of 3,000 vehicles including passenger vehicles (e.g. cars, SUVs, passenger

vans), light vehicles (e.g. pick-up trucks, commercial vans, flat deck trucks), heavy vehicles e.g. man lifts, digger derricks,

crane trucks), mobile machines (e.g. fork lifts, self-propelled man lifts) and trailers (e.g. pole trailers, reel trailers, utility

trailers). Fleet Services delivers the service via a main maintenance garage, satellite workshops and mobile work shops.

What you'll do

As an apprentice in this trade, you would:

• Perform regular maintenance inspections conforming to regulatory requirements and Fleet Services practices mainly on

heavy equipment (heavy trucks, pickup trucks, vans, trucks with service bodies, forklifts, self-propelled man lifts, pole

trailers, reel trailers, utility trailers, tilt trailers, and highway tractor trailers)

• Repair deficiencies discovered during maintenance inspections mainly on heavy equipment

• Diagnose and repair failures causing machine breakdowns mainly on heavy equipment

• Overhaul heavy equipment

What you bring

This trade will interest those who enjoy performing hands-on physical work. While upper body strength is required, anyone

can develop this through a weight training program.

The successful candidate will have:

• Graduated from high school with the following courses: English 12, Math 11 and Science 10 (or equivalents).

• Successfully completed Level 1 or foundations in either an approved Automotive Service Technician, Truck and Transport

Mechanic (Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic), Heavy Mechanical, or Heavy Duty Equipment Technician.

• Minimum 1 year of transportation industry experience or completion of a Heavy-Duty Truck Diploma (co-op).

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial tools/equipment

• Normal color vision

• A minimum of a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent; a Class 3 with air endorsement or higher (or willingness to

obtain) is preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills to deal with both internal and external customers

What we offer

THE PROGRAM

The Utility Fleet Mechanic apprenticeship involves 48 months of on-the-job, working with Utility Fleet Mechanics / Mobile

Utility Fleet Mechanics and classroom training. Graduation from the program will include successful completion of the Truck

and Transport mechanic red seal examination.

THE FUTURE

Graduated apprentices can apply on any vacancies for Utility Fleet Mechanic within BC Hydro, including mobile

opportunities.

THE LOCATION

During your apprenticeship, you will be assigned to Edmonds Garage or Surrey - Fleet Services Surrey Garage. You will be

required to do 4 to 5 rotations across the province for up to 3 weeks each during your apprenticeship.

THE BENEFITS

Besides having a challenging and satisfying career, you're paid while you learn and have an excellent benefit package.

Apprentices earn 75% of the full trade rate with further increases during the apprenticeship. The apprentice pay rate is

$39.23; upon graduation as a journeyperson, the rate is $52.31. Additionally, we are committed to keeping our employees

healthy and safe by providing a generous benefit package that includes vacation, overtime pay, designated day offs with

pay, disability income, health and vision care, and dental benefits.

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258) www.ibew258.bc.

ca

Please ensure you submit a complete and comprehensive application package, making sure you include:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Proof of pre-requisite completion: copies of school transcripts from your educational institution(s) confirming high school

requirements and successful completion of Level 1 or foundations in either an approved Automotive Service Technician,

Truck and Transport Mechanic (Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic), Heavy Mechanical, or Heavy Duty Equipment

Technician.

• Include in your application a copy of your ICBC Driver´s Abstract - which can be obtained from a motor vehicle branch or

https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Your-driving-record)

• A condition of employment for this job once becoming a journeyperson is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 3

with air endorsement

If you do not include this information, this could result in delays in assessing your application.

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be

required as a pre-condition to employment.

Location: 88th Avenue, Surrey, B.C., Canada V3W 3J4

Date Posted: 2026-09-28 Closing Date: 2026-10-23

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