Shop Assistant (Heavy Duty Trucks)

Summit Motors; Taber; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local heavy-duty truck service provider is looking for a Shop Assistant in Taber, Alberta. This role involves maintaining a clean and organized shop environment, assisting technicians, and performing various cleaning tasks. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude. The job offers steady, full-time employment and excellent benefits, including health coverage and retirement matching.

Benefits

Full-time employment

Excellent dental benefits

Group RRSP/TFSA matching

Hands-on experience in the industry

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Physically capable of lifting and bending.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and instructions.
• Previous shop or warehouse experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Empty garbage containers daily.
• Collect and properly dispose of recyclables.
• Maintain a clean, organized wash bay.
• Assist senior technicians when required.
• Perform snow removal around doors each morning in winter.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Physical capability

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Are you someone who takes pride in a clean, organized workspace? Do you like staying busy, working with your hands, and being part of a hardworking team? Summit Motors is looking for a Shop Assistant to help keep our heavy-duty truck shop running smoothly and safely.

This is a hands-on, fast‑paced role that plays a critical part in supporting our technicians and maintaining a professional, efficient shop environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Emptying all garbage containers daily
• Collecting a properly disposing of recyclables
• Maintaining a clean, organized wash bay – including hoses and floors
• Returning jack stands and large tools neatly to the tool room and oiling air tools
• Keeping the outside of the building clean and professional
• Assisting senior technicians when required – this is a team‑first environment
• Picking up and returning cores to Parts after checking with technicians
• Sweeping and washing shop floors
• Keeping the bond yard, press area, and oil tank area clean
• Draining oil filters and placing them in the proper barrels
• Maintaining the shop truck
• Snow removal around walk‑in and overhead doors each morning in winter

What We’re Looking For

• Strong work ethic – you don’t wait to be told what to do
• Reliable and punctual
• Physically capable of lifting, bending, and working outdoors when required
• Comfortable working in an industrial shop environment
• Ability to follow safety procedures and instructions
• Previous shop, warehouse, or yard experience is an asset (but not required)
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Why Work at Summit Motors?

• Steady, full‑time employment
• A supportive, team‑oriented shop environment
• Excellent dental and extended health benefits
• Group RRSP / TFSA matching
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the heavy truck industry
• Learn directly from experienced Red Seal technicians
• A workplace that values safety, teamwork, and pride in workmanship