Experienced Truck & Transport Technician

Peterbilt Kentville; Coldbrook; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Peterbilt Atlantic as an Experienced Truck & Transport Technician and be part of a team committed to excellence. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain Peterbilt trucks, ensuring peak performance for clients. With a focus on innovation and customer service, this role offers great perks including competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Competitive industry wages

Comprehensive benefits plan through Blue Cross

RRSP contributions with employer matching

Boot Allowance & uniforms provided

Discounts on products and services

Career advancement opportunities

Certification reimbursement

Continued education and training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a technician in the Truck & Transport Industry.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving abstract.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, and electrical.
• Test-drive vehicles and test components using diagnostic tools.
• Provide estimates for additional repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Collaboration

Job description

Experienced Truck & Transport Technician

Join the Peterbilt Atlantic Family!

At Peterbilt Atlantic, we’re not just about building trucks — we’re about building lasting relationships, providing top-notch customer service, and pushing the limits of innovation. As an authorized Peterbilt dealership, we’ve earned a reputation for excellence, and we’re looking for passionate, hardworking individuals to join our dynamic team!

1521 Harrington Rd, Kentville | Day Shift |7:00am – 5:00pm | Full-Time

Our Kentville branch is a key part of our operations, serving our valued clients with dedication and expertise. We're looking for individuals who thrive in a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Job Description:

We’re looking for an Experienced Truck & Transport Technician to join our fast-paced service team. If you are highly skilled in your trade, passionate about quality work, and eager to provide outstanding service, this is the perfect role for you. As an Experienced Truck & Transport Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining Peterbilt trucks and other transport vehicles, ensuring that our clients’ vehicles are operating at peak performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership policies and procedures.
• Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.
• Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers are well-informed of any additional services needed.
• Provide an estimate of time needed for additional repairs.
• Executing repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications.

What You Need:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a technician in the Truck & Transport Industry.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving abstract.

Additional Strengths:

• Broad knowledge of Truck & Transport technologies and manufacturer systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to collaborate and lead in a team-focused environment.
• Eagerness to continue learning and adapting to new technologies and service methods.

Perks of the Job:

• Competitive industry wages
• Comprehensive benefits plan through Blue Cross
• RRSP contributions with employer matching
• Boot Allowance & uniforms provided
• Discounts on products and services
• Career advancement opportunities, we promote from within
• Certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your career
• Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web-based training.

Ready to accelerate your career? If you’ve got the drive, we’ve got the opportunity! Join a team that’s committed to excellence and enjoy working with one of the most respected names in the trucking industry.

Peterbilt Atlantic is committed to employment equity, fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. Peterbilt Atlantic welcomes all individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify HR in advance and we will provide the applicable accommodation.