Heavy Duty Mechanic - Kamloops, BC

KAG Canada; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking apprentices for both truck and trailer Technician roles. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing a fleet of transport vehicles. With a focus on safety and quality, apprentices will learn to interpret technical manuals, perform preventative maintenance, and execute repairs under the guidance of skilled technicians. The company prides itself on its commitment to diversity and offers competitive compensation, including health benefits and tuition reimbursement for technical school. Join a team that values your growth and contribution in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Company-paid health benefits

Company-paid dental benefits

RRSP / DPSP matching program

Annual bonus opportunities

Wage continuance for apprentices

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose and repair transport trucks and trailers.
• Experience in interpreting technical manuals and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on trucks and trailers.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Diagnosing faults or malfunctions

Performing scheduled preventative maintenance

Interpreting work orders and technical manuals

Operating oxy-acetylene torches

Welding repairs

Education

Technical school attendance

Tools

Heavy equipment

Repair tools

Job description

The Kenan Advantage Group Inc., (KAG), is North America’s largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases, and food products across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

We have full-service shops where our Heavy Equipment Technicians and Trailer Techs are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and repair of our fleet of transport trucks and trailers.

We are looking for ALL levels of apprentices of both truck and trailer Technicians.

Total Compensation:

In addition to very competitive rates including shift premiums for both licensed and apprentice techs, we offer our apprentices WAGE CONTINUANCE including tuition and textbook reimbursement for attendance at technical school.

• Immediate company-paid health and dental benefits
• RRSP / DPSP matching program
• Annual bonus opportunities

About the position:

Depending on skill level and experience you will be exposed or trained on:

• Interpreting work orders and technical manuals, performing scheduled preventative maintenance services, diagnosing faults or malfunctions.
• Adjusting equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components, or systems on trucks and trailers.
• Operating oxy-acetylene torches or performing minor welding repairs (non-code work).
• Testing repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that the work done meets manufacturers’ specifications and legislated regulations.
• Completing service repair orders and billing out all parts used on repair orders.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings and weekends.

External applicants in consideration will adhere to a company-paid pre-employment criminal record search and alcohol and drug screen.

We love diversity! KAG Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and equivalently considers applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.