Shop Technician Lead

Fraserway RV; Prince George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading RV dealer as a Shop Technician Lead in Prince George, BC. Responsible for supervising technicians, ensuring quality, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates possess leadership skills and a Red Seal certification, making this a great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth and development

Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package

Employer matching RRSP program

Corporate discounts on computers, flights, hotels, etc.

Employee/Family Bursary Program

Discounts on RV purchases, rentals and parts

Qualifications

• Five years RV Technician or automotive knowledge and experience.
• Excellent leadership ability and team building skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of all service department technicians.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to all technicians.
• Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Negotiation

Flexibility

Education

Red Seal or equivalent experience

Tools

Gas Certification

Forklift Ticket

Job description

Looking for a great opportunity to work with the largest RV Dealer in the industry? Interested in developing or advancing your career?

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic team player to join our Service Team as a Shop Technician Lead. This is a Full-Time, Regular position, for our Prince George, BC Dealership.

Reporting to the Service Manager, the Shop Technician Lead is responsible for the effective supervision of Service Technicians to ensure that quality standards and productivity requirements are met. Responsibilities will include the training of technicians in service methods, safety, policies and procedures, as well as the identification and correction of potential work problems and health and safety issues. Through the effective management of targets, goals and service efficiencies, the Shop Technician Lead will ensure the ongoing success of the shop floor. He or she will act in the capacity of Service Technician as necessary. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Benefits

We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture. We are looking for team members who align with our Values and who are Humble (emphasize team over self), Hungry (thinking about the next opportunity for success) and Smart (good judgement and intuition about group dynamics and the actions of their words). In return, we offer:

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
• Employer matching RRSP program
• Corporate discounts on computers, flights, hotels, etc.
• Employee/Family Bursary Program
• Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
• Discounts on RV purchases, rentals and parts
• Company events focused around social action and getting together as a team
  
  

Job Duties

• Adhere to the company Mission, Vision & Values
• Supervise the activities of all service department technicians.
• Instruct all technicians on service best practices.
• Maintain and distribute up-to-date service requirement information to all technicians.
• Ensure quality of workmanship through verification of services.
• Ensure completion of shop maintenance and repair work.
• Advise all technicians of work that must be completed.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to all technicians.
• Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, repair quality, and safety, while maintaining on-time delivery
• Identify, investigate, correct and document potential environmental and safety problems.
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments.
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and repair quality.
• Provide information to ensure that delivery objectives are met.
• Requisition of shop supplies
• Train all technicians in job duties, safety procedures and company policy.
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of product and repair techniques.
• Assist Service Advisors with customer inquiries.
• Cover shifts for Service Manager while away.
• Must be flexible in work schedule as business demands.
• Act as a Service Technician as necessary
• Other duties as directed by the Service Manager
  
  

Requirements

• Red Seal preferred or equivalent experience required.
• Five years RV Technician/ or automotive knowledge and experience
• Gas Certification and Forklift Ticket an asset
• Leadership ability and team building skills to effectively supervise and maintain a positive work environment.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the company.
• Strong negotiation and prioritization skills
• Exhibits strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Possess solid mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates awareness of health and safety protocols.
• Management experiences an asset
• Ability to work independently when necessary, within a busy environment.
• Must be able to push, pull and move equipment and/or supplies in excess of 50 pounds.
  
  

Fraserway RV is part of Canada’s largest vertically integrated RV Company, with full-service dealerships spanning coast to coast. As the place for everything RV, we help our customers feel at home wherever they are on their RV adventure. We are industry leaders in selling, servicing, and renting recreational vehicles across Canada, and as a team do everything possible to ensure our customer’s vacation dreams are realized.

If you know this is the position for you, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application with a copy of your resume to be considered. Applications without a complete resume will not be considered.

Compensation: $35 - $38 per hour