Service Technician

Peterbilt Pacific; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 73,000; 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 AssistanceProgram

Telus Health Virtual Care

Job summary

Peterbilt Pacific is seeking a Service Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical and electrical systems on commercial transport trucks. Join a team that values integrity, excellence and growth opportunities, with paid training and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include servicing over 10,000 trucks annually, performing maintenance, diagnostics, and communicating plans to supervisors.

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.

Responsibilities

• Work with 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.
• 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 Peterbilt and outside vendors.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Secondary school completion

Four-year Truck and Transport Technician Apprenticeship

Red Seal Trade Certification

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Job description

The Service Technician is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing and servicing mechanical and electrical systems and components of commercial transport trucks.

At Peterbilt Pacific, we aim to conduct our business as a well-respected organization; with integrity, excellence, productivity, and a positive attitude as our core values. We strive to have the highest care for our people, customers, and business partners. Every employee at Peterbilt Pacific is absolutely critical to our success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership group throughout the years.

Benefits

• Extended Health & Dental Benefits
• Premiums Paid by Employer
• Employer Contribution Pension Plan
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Training
• Long term job security
• Employee AssistanceProgram
• Telus Health Virtual Care

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

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

Compensation Rate

• $48.49 - $53.88 per hour+ plus premiums for specific certifications
• Pay rate will be determined based on previous experience, relevant certifications and skill level