Senior Commercial Truck Service Technician

Peterbilt Pacific; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health & Dental Benefits

Premiums Paid by Employer

Employer Contribution Pension Plan

Growth Opportunities

Paid Training

Long term job security

Employee Assistance Program

Telus Health Virtual Care

Job summary

Peterbilt Pacific is seeking a skilled Service Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and service mechanical and electrical systems on heavy-duty commercial trucks. You will collaborate with journeyman and apprentice technicians to service thousands of vehicles annually, ensuring safety and reliability on the road.

You will perform scheduled maintenance, use OEM diagnostic procedures, and communicate clearly with supervisors on repair plans.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school.
• Completion of a four-year Truck and Transport Technician Apprenticeship.
• 4+ years of work experience.
• Red Seal Trade Certification.
• Valid inspection ticket to perform commercial vehicle inspections is an asset.
• Valid class 1 OR 3 Driver’s License with airbrake endorsement is an asset.
• Superior mechanical aptitude with an in-depth knowledge of heavy duty truck repairs.
• Strong computer skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong personal organizational skills as they relate to workload, time management and setting priorities in an unsupervised environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with our team of Journeyman and Apprentice Commercial Truck Transport Technicians in servicing over 10,000 trucks per year.
• Adjust, repair and/or replace parts and components on all commercial transport truck and trailer vehicle systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrication and tune ups.
• Utilize OEM specified diagnostic procedures to diagnose and repair defects on chassis and drivetrain systems in a timely manner.
• Perform diagnostic road tests.
• Accurately communicate diagnostics and repair plans with supervisor.
• Remain accountable to the Service Manager and Shop Foreman for all work performed.
• Tag warranty parts and customer parts as required.
• Journeyman Technicians to provide training and leadership for Registered Apprentices.
• Participate in all training programs made available through Peterbiltand outside vendors.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Strong computer skills

Detail oriented

Written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Leadership/training

Education

Secondary school

Truck and Transport Technician Apprenticeship

Red Seal Certification

Inspection ticket

Driver’s license with airbrake endorsement

Job description

Peterbilt Pacific is seeking a skilled Service Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and service mechanical and electrical systems on heavy-duty commercial trucks. You will collaborate with journeyman and apprentice technicians to service thousands of vehicles annually, ensuring safety and reliability on the road.

You will perform scheduled maintenance, use OEM diagnostic procedures, and communicate clearly with supervisors on repair plans.