Fleet Mechanic Emergency Vehicles
Regional District of Central Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $50.93 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
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Fleet Mechanic Emergency Vehicles

Regional District of Central Okanagan
Kelowna, BC

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Job details

Full-time
12 days ago

Skills

Air Brake Endorsement
Maintenance
Microsoft Office
CMMS
First Aid Certification
Welding
Mechanical knowledge
Class 3 Licence

Full job description

Fleet Mechanic Emergency Vehicles

Kelowna

Closes: 2026-06-23

Overview

The Fleet Mechanic - Emergency Vehicles is responsible to perform skilled mechanical repair and maintenance work on a variety of Regional District vehicles and equipment, with a particular focus on Emergency Vehicle Fleet. Specific duties include performance of preventative maintenance checks, ordering of required parts and file maintenance on the vehicle fleet.

Responsibilities

1. Prioritize, diagnose, repair, replace and adjust to follow Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC), Transport Canada and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommendations as needed on all Fire and Rescue vehicles in the RDCO fleet (approx. 40 units in 5 rural fire halls, 2 city fire halls, and 1 boat house) to minimize downtime. This includes all equipment and electronic systems attached thereto (e.g. jaw systems, chain saws, power generation equipment, portable pumps). Supply and maintain own mechanic handtools.

2. Diagnose, repair, replace and adjust all non-emergency fleet vehicles, as needed, and a variety of other Regional District equipment, including preventative maintenance inspections.

3. Maintain the RDCO Fleet Preventative Maintenance Program. Inspect and certify fleet under provincial legislation (CVSE).

4. Document all inspections and repairs performed and keep a file on each vehicle in the fleet.

5. Perform all work in accordance with current legislation, established safety procedures, and manufacturer’s specifications, including lock‑out and tag‑out requirements where applicable.

6. Coordinate with external service providers and dealerships for specialized repairs, including transporting vehicles or equipment and acting as a technical liaison to support timely completion of work.

7. Fabricate custom equipment and accessories for the Regional District. Perform welding repair and fabrication tasks as required.

8. Work with internal departments to assist in the development and review of specifications for new vehicle and equipment acquisitions. Provide instruction to staff on the safe use of new equipment.

9. Maintain and repair generators at fire halls, including scheduling regular inspections in accordance with established safety procedures.

10. Acts as relief for Fleet Mechanic during periods of absence, holidays and emergency situations..

11. Provide training, guidance and technical oversight to apprentices or junior staff when assigned.

12. Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Training and Experience Required:

Minimum three years varied experience in mechanical repair work and fleet maintenance programs following completion of BC Journeyman certification or equivalent.
Heavy Duty Mechanic or Truck and Transport Mechanic with BC Journeyman Certification or equivalent.
Private/commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate or equivalent (CVSE).
Inspection Facility Operator Certificate (CVSE).
Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Level 1.
Air Brake Endorsement.
Valid Class 3 Drivers License.
Experience with Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) Certificate.
High Voltage EV Training preferred.
Basic First Aid Certification
Transportation Endorsement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Current knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment and safety precautions pertaining to maintenance of cars, trucks and heavy trucks/mobile equipment and small engines.
Thorough knowledge of Emergency Vehicle repairs and maintenance.
Knowledge of marine equipment installation and repair procedures.
Knowledge of electric and acetylene welding techniques, tools and equipment.
Basic knowledge of Zero-Emission Vehicle (EV, Phev and Hybrid) repairs and maintenance.
Microsoft Office.
Records management.

Employment Level

Full-time

Wage

$50.93 /Hour

Work Conditions

Physical Effort: Regular heavy physical exertion required, including lifting, bending, kneeling and working in awkward positions.

Physical Environment: approximately 90% of duties take place in the field in all weather conditions, 10% performed in a mechanical shop. Duties may involve exposure to hazardous materials, including forest fire smoke, chemicals, welding and paint fumes, loud noise, and may include work in restricted spaces or near or over water

Mental Stress: Frequent requirement to respond quickly and effectively under pressure during emergency seasons.

Sensory Attention: Highly technical nature of emergency vehicle equipment.

Additional Information

This is a permanent, fulltime, CUPE 338 position that works a Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm schedule with potential evening and weekend work required to meet operational demands. This job posting will close on the evening of Monday, June 22nd, 2026.

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