COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT BUS MECHANIC - APPRENTICE
COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT BUS MECHANIC APPRENTICE
Level
1 Apprentice - $25/hr
Level
2 Apprentice - $30/hr
Level
3 Apprentice - $35/hr
Level 4 Apprentice - $40/hr
Are you ready to kick-start your career as a Mechanic Apprentice while working on a variety of buses in a fast-paced, supportive, and team-oriented environment? Join Big Bus Westcoast Sightseeing, Vancouver’s largest sightseeing tour operator, carrying over thousands of guests every year!
At our company, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class sightseeing experiences across Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria, and the North Shore. Behind the scenes, our engineering and mechanic team ensures our fleet of buses runs safely and reliably — and we want you to be a part of it!
This is your chance to learn from experienced mentors, develop hands-on mechanical skills, and contribute to maintaining a fleet that helps visitors from around the world explore beautiful British Columbia.
YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE- Assist senior mechanics and engineers with maintenance, inspections, and repairs on our diverse fleet
- Work closely with an experienced team of engineers, learning from their knowledge and expertise
- Learn to diagnose issues, perform adjustments, and replace parts using specialized tools and equipment.
- Get exposure to various systems: brakes, suspensions, hydraulics, transmissions, electrical, air conditioning, and multiplex systems
- Carry out routine maintenance and repairs
- Support with welding, body repairs, fabrications, and glass fitting
- Help ensure buses are maintained to the highest safety standard
- Completing driver defects and remedial work arising from inspections
- Eager, motivated, and hardworking individual who is ready to grow in a busy garage environment
- Strong willingness to learn and develop your technical skills
- Basic knowledge of automotive, heavy duty, bus systems and are working towards your apprentice levels
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in using a computer to complete job cards
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A positive attitude and passion for getting the job done right the first time
- Have a flexible schedule with availability to work a variety of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- You have a Class 5 Driver’s Licence for at least 3 years.
- A BC Commercial Driver’s Licence – Class 1, 2, or 3 with air brake is an asset
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Must have your own tools
- Be part of Vancouver’s #1 sightseeing team with an exciting, diverse fleet — we have a growing fleet of double-decker buses, Prevosts, minibuses, and Electric Buses
- Gain hands-on experience working alongside highly skilled mentors and engineers who are supportive and eager to help you grow and learn
- Know that your work directly supports tourists experiencing Vancouver — keeping our buses safe, reliable, and ready for adventure.
- Central Burnaby location with free on-site parking
- Fun company social events and recognition programs
- Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate
- Annual vacation pay of 4%
Everything we do at Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing is for a common purpose: Sharing Remarkable Experiences Together. We have been introducing the world to Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler for over 40 years on our sightseeing tours, and we can’t wait to share these experiences with you. We attribute much of our success to our passion for Vancouver and the strength of our team. Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing is the #1 Top Nominated Company at the Vancouver Tourism Awards for two years in a row in 2023 and 2024! This rise to the top is a testament to BBTV/WCS' unwavering commitment to excellence and the exceptional efforts of our team who consistently go above and beyond to provide unparalleled tour experiences for our guests.
BBTV/WCS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects, and values diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. BBTV/WCS recruits, hires, trains, compensates, and promotes people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexes, abilities, and ages.
Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing respectfully acknowledges the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations on which our offices are located.
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