Trade Mechanic II at City of White Rock

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Pay Grade : $47.71/hour (2026 Rates)

Hours of Work: 0700 - 1530

Competition Number: 2026-38

Closing Date: July 17, 2026 at 4:30pm

The City of White Rock - where every wave of talent helps shape our City by the sea. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams.

The City of White Rock is a unique, ocean-side community of 23,000 citizens located half an hour south of Vancouver on the shore of Semiahmoo Bay and is known for its sunny weather, expansive beach, historic pier, delightful restaurants, and sense of community.

Overview

The Engineering & Municipal Operations Department, Public Works Division, seeks an individual with outstanding work ethic and a safety-first attitude to join their team as a full-time Trades Mechanic II. In this role, you are responsible for maintenance, repair, and overhaul of a broad range of City vehicles including light trucks, fire department vehicles, ice-resurfacers, solid waste collection vehicles, and a variety of other small equipment, such as chainsaws, and pumps. The successful candidate will have a knowledge of the techniques, tools, equipment, and safety procedures pertaining to the maintenance of vehicles and heavy mobile equipment as required, as well as experience with Stick and MIG welding techniques, tools, and equipment (TIG experience would be considered an asset).

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by technical courses related to the work, a recognized trade apprenticeship, and extensive related journeyman experience with a broad variety of vehicles and equipment;
• Red seal trades qualification as a Commercial Transport Mechanic, Heavy-Duty Mechanic, or Automotive Service Technician with Commercial Vehicle Inspection certification to inspect vehicles 1. With a GVW > 5500kgs 2. Trailers 3. Buses, and with air brake endorsement

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in small equipment, automotive, and heavy duty mechanical trade;
• Experience with SMAW, GMAW welding techniques. TIG experience would be considered an asset:
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and proper safety precautions related to the work performed;
• Ability to perform a variety of complex, skilled mechanical and related tasks in the overhaul, repair, maintenance, and adjustment of a wide variety of equipment;
• Ability to operate and inspect a variety of vehicles and equipment;
• Ability to work cooperatively and amicably in a team environment with a safety-first attitude;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of groups, including Departmental customers, suppliers and contractors;
• Possess and maintain a valid Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement with a safe driving record; Experience towing trailers with electric brakes
• Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification (EVT) would be considered an asset

The City is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams and a more vibrant community starts with you! If your experience and education have prepared you for success in this role and you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe environment, please submit a cover letter and resume online.

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Job Details

Category

Full-Time Job Opportunities

Status

Open

Posted

July 7, 2026 12:00 PM

Closing

July 17, 2026 4:30 PM