Truck & Transport Technician
Permanent, Full-Time | Day & Evening Shifts | Truro, NS
MacKay’s Truck & Trailer Center is growing, and we are looking for skilled and motivated Truck & Transport Technicians to join our team in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Red Seal Truck & Transport Technicians, Truck & Transport Apprentices, Trailer Technicians, and Red Seal Automotive Technicians are encouraged to apply.
MacKay’s is a well-established, family-owned business with more than 40 years of experience in the commercial vehicle industry. We operate full-line Truck, Trailer and Compact Equipment dealerships in Truro and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
If you enjoy diagnosing and solving mechanical problems, take pride in quality workmanship, and are looking to build your career in the commercial vehicle industry, we want to hear from you.
Why Join MacKay’s?
We currently have permanent, full-time opportunities available on both our day and evening shifts.
We are not a flat-rate shop. Our technicians are paid hourly, allowing you to focus on completing repairs safely and properly while delivering the quality workmanship our customers expect.
MacKay’s offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
- Competitive compensation with incentives
- Medical, dental, vision and extended health benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-matched pension plan
- Three weeks of vacation to start
- Boot and tool allowance
- Factory and manufacturer training
- Annual employee appreciation events
- Flexible scheduling options, including 12-hour shifts and four-day work weeks
- Professional, safety-focused work environment
- Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within an established company
What You’ll Do
As a Truck & Transport Technician, you will diagnose, maintain and repair commercial trucks while working closely with our Service team to ensure repairs are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and other vehicle system concerns
- Adjusting, repairing and replacing parts and components on small, medium and heavy-duty trucks
- Performing routine and preventative maintenance
- Troubleshooting vehicle systems and identifying appropriate repair solutions
- Inspecting completed work to ensure repairs meet quality and safety standards
- Managing assigned work efficiently and communicating repair progress with team members
- Working collaboratively with Service Advisors, Parts personnel and fellow technicians
- Following manufacturer specifications, service procedures and established repair practices
- Following safe work practices and maintaining a clean, organized work area
- Performing other duties as required
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-focused and committed to quality workmanship. You should enjoy troubleshooting complex problems, learning new technologies and working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced shop environment.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Canadian Red Seal certification as a Truck & Transport Mechanic/Technician, or
- Current enrollment as a Truck & Transport Apprentice with relevant trade experience
- Trailer Technician experience considered an asset
- Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Automotive Service Technician certification considered an asset
- Strong mechanical aptitude, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures and specifications
- Relevant safety training and a commitment to safe work practices
- Ability and willingness to learn new vehicle systems, technologies and diagnostic equipment
- Welding, cutting and fabrication skills considered an asset
- Cummins engine systems training considered an asset
- Mack/Volvo Master Technician certification considered an asset
- Class 1 driver’s licence considered an asset
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to customer service
Build Your Career With MacKay’s
At MacKay’s, our goal is to build a team of people who share our passion for the industry and our commitment to quality, safety and customer service. We value employees who take initiative, support their teammates and take pride in a job well done.
We invest in our technicians through ongoing factory and manufacturer training, giving you opportunities to expand your technical knowledge, develop new skills and grow your career in an industry that continues to evolve.
Whether you are an experienced Red Seal Technician or building your career through apprenticeship, MacKay’s offers the opportunity to work with a knowledgeable team while developing your skills across a wide range of commercial vehicle systems.
Our Hiring Process
As part of our recruitment and selection process, candidates may be asked to complete a brief workplace assessment. The results provide additional insight to support our hiring decisions and are considered alongside each candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications.
Interested in joining our team? Apply today.
MacKay’s Truck & Trailer Center is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Interested candidates can apply through Indeed or contact Cassie Densmore, Human Resources Manager, at [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Truro, NS B2N 1B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Location:
- Truro, NS B2N 1B1 (required)
Work Location: In person
