What We're Looking For

Nortrans is excited to announce that we're;re seeking an experienced Journeyperson Heavy Duty Technician to join our team immediately. This is a full-time position that offers a high degree of independence and a wide variety of work to keep Nortrans' fleet of 70 trailers and 50 trucks in top working condition.

Find your home with a tight-knit, family run trucking company.

Why You'll Love This Job

• High degree of autonomy and independence. Working with our Operations Manager who is an experienced Red Seal Journeyman and Fleet Manger, you're responsible for all aspects of repairs and maintenance across Nortrans' fleet.
• Working in a family-like environment with a locally owned, family company.
• Attractive hourly wage.
• An employer-funded benefits program including Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Health and Dental, Long-term Disability (LTD), and Employee and Family Assistance.
• Working closely with Nortrans' drivers to diagnose and problem solve together.
• Working outdoors through a large part of the year.
• Your own shed and workspace manage your tools, supplies, and workspace as you see fit.

A Day In The Life Of Nortrans' Tech

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain & repair Nortrans' fleet, primarily out of Nortrans' Enterprise yard in Kelowna.
• Travel out to Nortrans' different yards as needed, including Vernon and Chilliwack, in Nortrans service truck; perform mobile maintenance in these yards.
• Repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on trucks and trailers. This includes air systems, lighting, brakes, trailer components, curtain sides and curtain parts etc.
• Reposition trucks and trailers around Nortrans' yard; you should be comfortable maneuvering in a truck yard; the ability to pull a truck and trailer on the highway is an asset.
• Order and install parts on your own to complete maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and the service truck in good working condition.
• Use Nortrans' maintenance system, MaintainX to track work completed on each piece of equipment.

Your Qualifications and Experience

• Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician
• Journeyman mechanic
• Class 1 or Class 3 license
• You're a self starter. You love your job, and love a job well done.
• A do-it-all attitude; this person must be a team player who's happy moving between different tasks. If there's a job to do, you're more than happy to be hands on.
• Ability to work Saturday and/or Sunday. As Nortrans' equipment is parked all weekend, this is the best time to reach pieces that are on the road all week.