Road Service Technician

G.N. JOHNSTON EQUIPMENT; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material handling solutions provider in Vancouver is looking for a Road Service Technician. You will perform maintenance checks and repairs for lift trucks at customer sites. The ideal candidate has mechanical certification and 1-2 years of related experience. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits while supporting your career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive program

Excellent benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a Mechanical Technician or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems of material handling equipment.
• Ability to interpret and implement technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance checks and diagnose repairs for lift trucks and carousels.
• Identify defective parts and communicate repair solutions.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Education

Truck and Coach 310S Certification

Heavy Duty Technician Certification

Tools

Electrical diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description

We are a solutions-driven, customer-focused provider of material handling, storage, and automated systems solutions, and we take pride in knowing that your actions boost our customers’ productivity. We are looking for customer-focused, self-starting individuals to join our team and make a difference. If that sounds like you, join the Johnston Equipment team today!

Position Summary:

Are you good with your hands and have a knack for all things technical? Join Johnston Equipment as a Road Service Technician.

As a Road Service Technician, you will conduct maintenance checks and diagnose repairs for lift trucks and carousels at customer sites.

How You’ll Make an Impact

You will be responsible for the overall operational integrity and condition of trucks with the following responsibilities:

• Examine overall operational integrity and condition of the trucks.
• Identify defective or worn-out mechanical or electrical parts, then communicate and execute next steps for repair solutions to the customer.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose and order parts according to technical manuals.
• Document and analyze breakdowns based on standard procedures.
• As a technician, you are the front-line contact between GNJ and the customer, so you should be comfortable with client contact as well as being technically savvy.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Mechanical Technician or equivalent related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems of battery and engine-powered material handling equipment.
• Must have a Truck and Coach 310S Certification or Heavy Duty Technician Certification.
• Knowledge of the use of hand tools and measuring devices, electrical/electronic diagnostic tools, and measurements.
• Experience with industrial equipment involving lifting/rigging, maintaining, dismantling, and installing machinery and industrial mechanical service equipment.
• Experience aligning equipment using dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, hoists, or jacks is a plus.
• Able to interpret and implement technical procedures.
• Solid knowledge of general Lock-out / Tag-out procedures.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• We offer a competitive salary, incentive program, and excellent benefits.
• We trust and support you—take ownership of your work and push your ideas from inception to execution.
• We support your career growth and provide learning and development opportunities.

While we appreciate all applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

G.N. Johnston Equipment is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply, and any reasonable accommodations will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

About Johnston Equipment:

Johnston Equipment provides material handling equipment to move products in, out, and throughout warehouses; service solutions and tools to better manage warehouse productivity; racking, storage, and automated system solutions to optimize storage and movement of goods; and programs to protect material handling assets and personnel. We continually strive to create better and more advanced solutions and provide the highest quality service.

We are growing and need talented professionals to drive our vision of creating an effortless experience for our customers by delivering our products and services efficiently and safely. Join us… Make a difference!

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Company Description

Since 1954, Johnston’s mission has been to develop valued customer partnerships by providing precision, cost-effective material handling equipment to move products in, out, and throughout your warehouse; service solutions and tools to better manage your productivity; racking, storage, and system solutions to optimize storage of your goods; and programs to enhance your ability to protect assets and personnel. Today, as the largest integrated material handling solutions provider in Canada, Johnston is the only nationwide company with the expertise and resources to keep you ahead of the curve on innovation and help you achieve your operational goals.