Position: Heavy Duty Service Technician - Kelowna / North Okanagan

Position Type: Full time - Permanent

Location: Kelowna, BC.

Work Schedule: 40 hrs. / week (flexible shifts)

Position Overview

First Truck Centre, doing business as Velocity Truck Centres Canada, is looking for an experienced Mobile Heavy-Duty Technicians who is ready to build a long-term career working on all OEM Heavy Duty Trucks and Trailers.

Compensation Plan

• Competitive base hourly wage
• Shift premiums and overtime pay.
• Accrued Vacation time.
• Comprehensive benefit package.
• Employer RRSP matching plan or Collective Agreement Pension plan.
• Generous annual tool and boot allowance
• Employer-paid technical training as required.

Job Duties

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain OEM class 6,7, and 8 vehicles in the field in the Northern Okanagan region.
• Test systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults.
• Ensure professional quality detail and craftsmanship. Maintain efficient and accurate workmanship in a safe and professional environment.
• Implement workflow procedures and continuous improvement initiatives for the department.

Qualifications

• Strong aptitude for diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance, with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
• Commercial Transport (Truck and Transport Mechanic) Journeyman Certificate (or Red Seal).
• Heavy Truck and Trailer subject matter expert.
• Initiative-taker able to work in a fast-paced, detailed, and process-driven environment.
• Ability to work in a physical capacity, including heavy lifting and using tools throughout the shift.
• Must have own tools (required tool list will be provided).
• Experience in time management.
• Class 5 driver's license.
• Class 1, Class 3, and MVI Certifications are a bonus.

With 18 branches spread across Alberta and British Columbia, we have become the largest DTNA Elite support-certified group of facilities in Canada. First Truck Centre believes in fostering a better tomorrow through the power of one by offering various sales, vehicle maintenance, necessary parts, and collision services to the industry.

For more information about everything First Truck, please visit us at firsttruck.ca

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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