Position: Heavy Duty Mechanic / Technician - Apprentice 3rd year

Position Type: Full time - Permanent.

Location: Surrey, BC.

Work Schedule: Four 10-hour days. Monday to Thursday - Night shift

Position Overview

Velocity Truck Centre Canada, formally known as First Truck Centre, is looking for a 3rd year Heavy Duty Mechanic / Technician in Surrey BC. This position involves inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of commercial transport vehicles, including trucks, trailers, buses, and other heavy equipment.

What's in it for you:

• Attractive Compensation: Earn a competitive base wage of $36.32 per hour, along with enticing shift premiums and overtime pay (depends on shift).
• Investment in Growth: Access employer-paid technical training tailored to your needs, ensuring continuous skill enhancement and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid vacation time, plus a generous annual tool and boot allowance to support your work.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Benefit from company-paid extended health coverage, basic life insurance, disability support, and wellness programs.
• Financial Security: Plan for the future with employer RRSP matching.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain class 6,7 and 8 vehicles and trailers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues in commercial trucks, including engines, transmissions, and braking systems, using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques
• Work with Journeyman technicians on a variety of different repair and inspection duties.
• Maintain efficient and accurate workmanship in a safe and professional environment.
• Test systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong aptitude for diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance.
• Current Valid 3rd year apprentice status.
• High School Automotive and/or farm experience is an asset.
• Must have own tools (required tool list will be provided).
• 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.
• Class 5 driver's license.
• Class 1, Class 3, and MVI Certifications are a bonus.

Who we are:

Velocity Truck Centre Canada, encompassing First Truck Centre, P&R Truck Centre, Velocity EV, and Velocity Vehicle Group, provides unparalleled support through a range of services including sales, vehicle maintenance, parts, collision repair, and financing. Our brands include Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built, Autocar, and Trailers. We believe in living our values and serving our customers and employees through our brand pillars - Speed, Value, Trust. Velocity Truck Centres is expanding in Alberta and British Columbia, now boasting 18 branches. With over 100 branches globally spanning the USA, Mexico, and Australia, we value career growth and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.

For more information about Velocity Truck Centre Canada, please visit our website.

We are an equal opportunity employer.