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Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice – Spring 2027 Full Time NEW
Source: BC Hydro
Job Title: Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice – Spring 2027
Job Location: Apprentice, British Columbia, Canada
Annual Salary: $ 39.23/hr
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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.
Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.
We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We’re proud to be ranked as one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we build an even cleaner B.C.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:
• 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
Qualifications:
• 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• 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
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html by October 23, 2026.
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We’re always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It’s an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Our values guide our work. Want to join us?
• We are safe.
• We are here for our customers.
• We are one team.
• We include everyone.
• We act with integrity and respect.
• We are forward thinking.
BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.
We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at [email protected]
Flexible work model role definitions
• IBEW/Field – No option to work from home
• Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
• Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
• Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week