Heavy Duty Mechanic

Dawson Group; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Heavy Duty Mechanic to join their team in Kelowna. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and a generous bonus for Red Seal Technicians. As a valued member of the service team, you will tackle machinery challenges and ensure that customer fleets operate at their best. With a focus on safety and customer service, you will conduct inspections, perform repairs, and maintain accurate vehicle records. This role not only offers excellent compensation but also a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Premium Pay

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

3 Weeks of Vacation

Paid Training

Pension Plan

Relocation Support

Learning Opportunities

Sick and Personal Days

Home Every Night

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and overhauling commercial vehicles.
• Strong diagnostic skills for troubleshooting vehicle issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and diagnostic tests on vehicles.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on commercial trucks.

Skills

Electrical Diagnostic Skills

Self-Motivational Skills

Team Player

Education

4th Year Apprentice to Journeyman Mechanic

Red Seal Certification

Job description

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Heavy Duty Mechanic

Kelowna, BC $35.00-$46.25/hour

$2,500.00 bonus* for all Red Seal Technicians who join our team!

The listed wage range includes $6.25 in additional premiums which are available to all qualified Technicians.

Dawson International Truck Centres is looking for a Commercial Vehicle Technician who will use their skills to tackle machinery challenges, ensuring our customers fleets operate with excellence.

• After 3 months of continuous employment, all Red Seal Technicians who join our team will receive a $2,500.00 bonus and fourth year apprentices will receive a $2,000.00 bonus.
  
  

In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson International Truck Centres, working in a permanent, full-time position of Journeyperson Heavy Duty Technician, reporting to the Manager of Service. This position maintains, rebuilds, overhauls, reconditions, and does diagnostic troubleshooting of motorized commercial trucks, buses, and road transport equipment. This position works closely with the Parts Department and Service Advisors. Your base location will be Kelowna, BC and may require some travel throughout our great province.

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What Success Looks Like

• Prioritizes safety in all aspects of the job
• Strives to exceed industry standards by continuously offering first-class customer service
• Successfully determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts
• Maintains current and accurate vehicle records by documenting all services and repairs
• Ensures equipment is available for use by completing preventive maintenance
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brakes, steering, and hydraulics
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives and confirming repair completion before releasing unit to the customer
• Complies with federal and provincial vehicle requirements by inspecting vehicleâ€s to CVSE compliance
  
  

What You Bring

• 4th year Apprentice to Journeyman Mechanic
• Red Seal is an asset
• Strong electrical diagnostic skills
• Class 1 or 3 driver's license is an asset
• Air brake experience is an asset
• First aid experience is an asset
• Engine transmission experience is an asset
• Strong self-motivational skills
• Goal oriented and a team player
  
  

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE

You Will Work For a Company That Offers

• Signing Bonus of $2,500
• Premiums available with professional development courses
• An excellent compensation package
• Premium pay
• Extended Health and Dental benefits
• Sick and personal days
• 13 Statutory Holidays Recognized
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Paid training
• Recruitment bonus program
• Relocation support
• Shifts 5x8, 4x10
• Pension plan
• Home every night
• Learning and long-term advancement opportunities
  
  

The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

Apply now to start the conversation!

• Please note that pay range is based on qualifications and experience. Additional premiums are available.
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview

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