Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic

Dawson Group; Vernon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Commercial Vehicle Technician, where your skills will be vital in maintaining and repairing a wide range of commercial vehicles. This permanent, full-time role offers a dynamic work environment, ensuring that fleets operate at peak performance. With a generous signing bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, you will enjoy excellent compensation, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are dedicated to safety and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Signing Bonus of $2,500

Extended Health and Dental benefits

3 weeks of vacation

Paid training

Pension plan

Recruitment bonus program

Relocation support

Sick and personal days

Home every night

Learning and long-term advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires a Journeyman Mechanic or 4th year Apprentice.
• Red Seal certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair commercial vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with vehicle requirements.
• Maintain accurate vehicle records and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Electrical diagnostic skills

Self-motivational skills

Team player

Goal-oriented

Air brake experience

Engine transmission experience

Education

4th year Apprentice to Journeyman Mechanic

Red Seal certification

Job description

$2,500.00 signing 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 Mechanic, reporting to the Manager of Service. This position maintains, rebuilds, overhauls, reconditions, and performs 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 Vernon, BC and may require some travel throughout our great province.

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 the unit to the customer
• Complies with federal and provincial vehicle requirements by inspecting vehicles 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
• 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, 3x12
• Pension plan
• Home every night
• 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!

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