Service Technician, Williams Lake, BC

Velocity Truck Centres; Williams Lake; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum hourly rate

Shift premiums

Health, dental, and vision

Life & disability insurance

Wellness support

Job summary

Velocity Truck Centres Canada is seeking a skilled Service Technician to repair and maintain a range of heavy trucks across our Canadian network. You'll work with leading brands and use modern diagnostic tools to keep fleets operating safely and efficiently.

The role emphasizes diagnostics, complex repairs, OEM specifications, and ongoing OEM training. A strong safety and customer-service mindset is essential in a growing organization with 100+ locations.

Qualifications

• Strong aptitude for diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance of large trucks and trailers.
• Journeyman Certificate (Red Seal) for heavy truck/trailer work.
• Experience with on-highway trucks and commercial transport service.
• Own tools and clean driving record are required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel/gas engines, transmissions, rear ends, differentials, electrical/electronics, power systems, hydraulic systems, and other service work as required.
• Perform repairs per manufacturer specifications on OEM Class 6,7,8 vehicles.
• Manage personal repair times and communicate needs to shop supervisor.
• Update records and complete all required documentation; return cores as appropriate.

Skills

Diagnostics

Maintenance expertise

Physical stamina

Self-starter

Education

Journeyman Certificate (Red Seal)

Heavy Truck/Trailer specialization

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Job description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Power Your Career with Velocity Truck Centres Canada

Are you a skilled Service Technician looking for more than just a job? Join a team where your expertise is valued, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can grow across one of North America's largest commercial vehicle networks.

At Velocity Truck Centres Canada, we're investing in our people, technology, and future. As a Service Technician, you'll work with industry-leading brands such as Freightliner and Western Star while being supported by modern diagnostic tools, ongoing training, and advancement opportunities across more than 100 locations.

If you're passionate about solving complex mechanical challenges and want to be part of a safe, collaborative, and high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Velocity?

• Min. $47.66/hour
• Additional shift and skill premiums where applicable
• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Employee and family wellness support

Build Your Future

• RRSP matching program
• Ongoing OEM and technical training
• Clear career pathways to Lead Hand, Shop Foreman, Service Advisor, and Management roles

Stability & Growth

• Part of a growing organization with 100+ locations across Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Australia
• Work with one of North America's leading commercial vehicle dealership networks

What You'll Do

As a Service Technician, you'll play a critical role in keeping our customers' fleets operating safely and efficiently.

• Diagnose, repair, and perform maintenance to diesel/gas engines, transmissions, rear ends, differentials, electrical/electronics, power systems, hydraulic systems, and other service work as required
• Perform repairs as per manufacturer specification on all OEM Class 6,7,8 vehicles
• Manage personal repair times
• Update shop supervisor if technical assistance is required and/or additional repair time required
• Maintain all web-based training requirements
• Report on the maintenance/use of tools and shop equipment
• Complete all required documentation
• Tag all failed parts and return cores
• Make warranty decisions as required
• Utilise diagnostic programs such as Techlane to satisfy warranty requirements
• Make decisions on part re-use/failure analysis
• Contact outside vendors as needed for technical assistance or repair authorization
• Road test – only with class 1/3 license
• Complete repair Quality Inspection reports when required
• Professional level of detail & care on repairs to ensure quality repairs are completed
• Professional customer service when required
• Comply with the Health and Safety Program Assignment of Responsibility duties as listed for "Worker"

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Strong aptitude for diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance of large truck and trailers.
• Commercial Transport (Truck and Transport Mechanic) Journeyman Certificate (or Red Seal).
• Heavy Truck and Trailer subject matter expert.
• Service Technician experience with on highway trucks.
• Self-starter able to work in a fast-paced, detailed, and process-driven environment.
• Ability to work in a physical capacity, including heavy lifting and using tools throughout the shift.
• Must have own tools (required tool list will be provided).
• Class 5 driver's license with good drivers abstract.
• Class 1, Class 3, and MVI Certifications are a bonus (paid uplifts).
• Ability to effectively use standard computer programs such as Microsoft word and adobe

Velocity Truck Centres Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Velocity Truck Centres Canada provides full-service support, including sales, maintenance, parts, collision repair, and financing. Representing top brands like Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built, Autocar, and Trailers, we are committed toSpeed, Value, and Trust for our customers and employees. With 17 branches across Alberta and British Columbia and over 100 locations worldwide in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Australia, we offer exciting career growth opportunities and are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team.

Velocity Truck Centres Canada is an equal opportunity employer.