Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Position:Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Position Type: Full time, 40 hours / week

Location: Kamloops, BC

Work Schedule: Four days on, four days off (Wednesday - Saturday)

Position Overview

We are looking for a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technicianfor our Kamloops BC location. Working in our shop, the Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician will contribute in one of Canada's best managed companies. Be a part of a team that takes trucking to the next level of quality and professionalism. Our Elite Support certified dealers provides top quality in all aspect of our business. We believe in TRAINING our employees and PROMOTING from within the organization, creating a culture that believes in fostering a better tomorrow.

Compensation Plan

• Competitive Base wages (depends on experience and certifications - i.e., Red Seal and CVI Ticket).
• Overtime when applicable.
• Accrued vacation time.
• Annual tool and boot allowance

Wellness Support

• Company-paid extended health coverage.
• Basic life insurance, disability, and wellness programs.
• Employer matching RRSP plan.

Primary Job Functions

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repairs, and maintain a variety of hydraulic truck mounted equipment.
• Trouble shoot, diagnose, repairs, and maintain a variety of equipment ranging cranes, bucket trucks and hi rail.
• Report to Foreman and Service management to assist with customer communication and satisfaction.
• Ability to type out detailed stories of repairs to be caried forward or completed.
• Ability to keep a clean and safe workspace.
• Maintain efficient and accurate workmanship in a safe and professional environment .

Qualifications

• Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman Certificate (Apprentice level 4 technician will be considered)
• BC Class 5 driver's license (Class 3 with air brakes or Class 1 is considered an asset)
• Mechanically inclined with a strong aptitude for diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance.
• Customer service focused with effective communication skills.
• Must be a motivated able to work in a fast paced, detailed, and processed driven environment .
• Ability to work in a physical capacity including heavy lifting and using tools throughout the shift.
• Use of computerized scanning equipment, able to use digital technology/mechanical software.

For more information about everything First Truck, please visit us at firsttruck.ca.

We are an equal opportunity employer.