City of Castlegar Journey Mechanic BASIS: FULL TIME, PERMANENT | CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 21, 2026 AT 9:00 A.M.
The Journey Mechanic is responsible for servicing, preventative maintenance, and repairs for all small equipment, vehicles, and heavy equipment, including Fire Department vehicles.
Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Mechanical Shop Foreperson, this position is responsible for all maintenance of the City’s fleet and equipment. This position may purchase parts and supplies for vehicles and equipment, and ensure that all necessary records of servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance are updated on a regular basis. They must be familiar with hydraulic systems, electronic diagnostics and computerized systems, able to troubleshoot and repair fuel injection systems, electronic controls, small engines, fuel systems and electrical systems, and able to operate heavy equipment and other designated equipment.
Qualifications The successful candidate will hold a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate with a BC Class 3 Drivers Licence with air brake endorsement.




This position is a CUPE Local 2262 position with an hourly rate of $40.34 plus $1.75/hr Trades Premium if eligible (September 1, 2025 rates) plus advantages and enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
About Castlegar Live more at one-third the average housing price of metro Vancouver and two-thirds the B.C. average. Be an outdoors action hero in the West Kootenay wild, in British Columbia’s interior, where the Columbia and Kootenay rivers meet and endless adventures are right in your backyard.
Work for a City going places – with an ambitious vision, a dynamic municipal government, and a track record of doing cool things – including Millennium Ponds, Sculpturewalk, and an ongoing refresh of Columbia Avenue, our main artery. The City of Castlegar is growing and we’re looking for the perfect person to get in on the action.

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📌 Journey Mechanic (British Columbia)
🏢 City of Castlegar
📍 British Columbia