Position: Service Technician - Truck & Transport
Location: Truro, NS
Reports to: Service Manager
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Status / Shift: Full-time; Day Shift or Evening Shift
Position Profile:
Taking direction from the Foreman, the Service Technician diagnoses and completes repairs and/or services on heavy-duty trailers to ensure customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnoses problems by interpreting information relayed by the customer, visual inspections, road testing and/or using various diagnostic tools to determine repairs needed.
- Reports findings and recommends repair and/or replacement of parts.
- Completes mechanical, electrical, air systems, or general repairs/service (i.e. brakes, grease jobs etc.)
- Updates service counter of any unforeseen problems or completion time changes so the customer can be notified.
- Tests and inspects repairs to ensure quality work that meets all standards and determines need for other possibly unrelated repairs.
- Writes repair “story” on work orders to document repairs completed and problems or unusual situations encountered during repairs.
- Maintains company tooling and equipment as well as general shop housekeeping to promote a safe work environment.
- May be responsible for providing guidance to apprentice technicians during repairs.
Education & Experience:
- Licensed Red Seal preferred.
- Good physical condition to perform physically demanding duties
Skills:
- Must have aptitude to continually learn and upgrade skills/knowledge in the trade
- Positive attitude and team player
- Strong communication skills, patience and commitment to the customer
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
- Basic computer knowledge and ability to learn in house programs
- Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination, strength, stamina & agility
Join our Team! We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health benefits plan
- Company matching RRSP program
- Industry focused training
We invite you to apply by sending your resume and cover letter to the attention of Jim Delaney, Service Manager.
We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Work remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $36.00-$39.00 per hour
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person