Service Technician - Dartmouth, Canada - Nova Truck Centres
Description
Position:
Service Technicians (Heavy Duty Truck) - Red Seal Licensed/Apprentice
Location:
Dartmouth, NS
Reports to:
Service Manager
Anticipated Start Date:
ASAP
Status / Shift:
Day and Evening shifts
Position Profile:
Nova Truck Centres, a division of Nova Enterprises Limited, is a Freightliner and Western Star dealership with four locations across Nova Scotia. Recognized as an Employer of Choice by the Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic, we are a dynamic company within a competitive market and the largest truck facility in Nova Scotia.
We are seeking an experienced service technician to diagnose and complete repairs and/or services on heavy-duty trucks/buses and transportation equipment 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. transmissions, brakes, grease jobs, differential overhaul 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:
- Journeyman or Red Seal certification. Registered Level 3 or above apprentice considered.
- Experience and/or training on Detroit Diesel, Cummins and Cat engines is an asset
- Safety Inspections Certificate is an asset (for MVI)
- Valid Class One with Air Driver's License is an asset (for road testing)
- 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 problemsolving and analytical skills
- Basic computer knowledge and ability to learn in house programs
- Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, good handeye coordination, strength, stamina & agility
Join our Team We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health benefits plan
- Company matching RRSP program
- Industry focused training
- 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
- No
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$31.00-$38.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Work Location:
In person
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