Your new company

Our client is an industry-leader in the heavy-duty truck & equipment sales, service and parts marketplace. As a rapidly growing company with over 1400 employees across 35 branches in North America, they offer exciting employment opportunities that can help you drive your future.

Your new role

The Truck & Transport Technician will be responsible for repairing and maintaining diesel engine industrial trucks according to dealership and factory specifications.

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Analyzes customers’ truck performance complaints, diagnoses cause of any malfunctions, and performs repair.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor/shop foreman or lead hand, immediately, if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required.
• Participates in manufacturer sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Reports common machinery and tool defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that the customers’ vehicles are kept clean. Notifies service advisor/dispatcher immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean after each repair. Returns all common tools that were used in the repair to their designated storage place.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools, manuals, and computer diagnostic equipment. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, provincial/state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, occupational health & safety regulations, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Keeps up-to-date with WHMIS training.
• Becomes familiar with and complies with the company’s Health & Safety Manual. Reports any unsafe practices to a supervisor or manager.
• Other duties may be assigned

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualification as a Licensed Truck & Transport Technician essential
• Five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Computer skills and experience preferred
• Supervisory skills and experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s Licence: Class 3 with Airbrake Endorsement or Class 1 (to test drive truck & trailer)
• Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVIP) Certification

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong business ethics with a professional approach at all times
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Good multi-tasking ability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Functions well with large volume and fast-paced work environment.
• Accountability and dependability
• Time management

What you'll get in return

• Competitive wages
• Extended Medical (including Vision)
• Dental
• Prescription benefits
• RRSP with employer matching program
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• On-going training opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #1104919