Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established family-owned company as a Commercial Vehicle Technician, where your expertise will help ensure customers' fleets operate at their best. In this full-time position, you'll tackle machinery challenges, perform diagnostic troubleshooting, and work closely with a dedicated team. Enjoy a supportive environment that values integrity, respect, and excellence. With a generous compensation package, including a signing bonus, health benefits, and opportunities for learning and advancement, this role is perfect for those looking to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Signing Bonus of $2,500

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

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Must have strong electrical diagnostic skills and be a self-motivated team player.
• 4th year Apprentice to Journeyman Mechanic required, Red Seal is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair commercial vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Conduct inspections and maintain accurate vehicle records.

Skills

Electrical diagnostic skills

Self-motivational skills

Goal oriented

Team player

Education

4th year Apprentice to Journeyman Mechanic

Red Seal certification

Job description

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

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.

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.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

1. Prioritizes safety in all aspects of the job
2. Strives to exceed industry standards by continuously offering first-class customer service
3. Successfully determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts
4. Maintains current and accurate vehicle records by documenting all services and repairs
5. Ensures equipment is available for use by completing preventive maintenance
6. 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
7. Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives and confirming repair completion before releasing the unit to the customer
8. Complies with federal and provincial vehicle requirements by inspecting vehicles to CVSE compliance

WHAT YOU BRING

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

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE:

1. Signing Bonus of $2,500
2. Premium pay
3. Extended Health and Dental benefits
4. Sick and personal days
5. 13 Statutory Holidays Recognized
6. 3 weeks of vacation
7. Paid training
8. Recruitment bonus program
9. Relocation support
10. Shifts 5x8, 4x10
11. Pension plan
12. Home every night
13. Learning and long-term advancement opportunities

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, and as such, we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

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

Apply now to start the conversation!