Service Technician, Williams Lake, BC

Velocity Vehicle Group; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Wellness support

RRSP matching program

OEM and technical training

Job summary

Velocity Truck Centres Canada is hiring a Service Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain fleets across North America’s largest commercial vehicle network. You’ll work with Freightliner and Western Star brands using modern diagnostic tools and ongoing OEM training.

You’ll take on complex mechanical challenges, advance your career through structured pathways, and participate in a comprehensive bonus program and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate (Red Seal) required and valid license.
• Proven experience with diesel/gas engines, transmissions and related systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.
• Strong diagnostic and repair capabilities on heavy trucks and trailers.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and perform maintenance on large trucks and trailers.
• Perform repairs per manufacturer specifications on OEM Class 6,7,8 vehicles.
• Manage personal repair times and communicate needs to supervisor.
• Maintain documentation and complete required reports and training.
• Utilise diagnostic programs and tools to meet warranty requirements.

Skills

Diagnostics expertise

Maintenance & repair

Heavy trucks experience

Customer service

Education

Journeyman Certificate (Red Seal)

Heavy Truck/Trailer certification

Tools

Techlane diagnostics

MS Word

Adobe

Job description

Williams Lake, BC

Full-Time | Permanent
Min. $47.66/hour + Bonus Plan

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?

Competitive Pay & Rewards

• Min. $47.66/hour
• Industry-Leading Production Bonus Program
• Additional shift and skill premiums where applicable

Comprehensive Benefits

• 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.

Principal Responsibilities:

• 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.