Lead Technician - Mississauga, Canada - PACCAR

PACCAR

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Information:

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905.

PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks.

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium
- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR.

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Division Information:

PACCAR Leasing (PLC)
PacLease provides customers with value-added transportation services and premium-quality Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF vehicles. It is one of the fastest-growing and most innovative global leasing networks in the industry.

Requisition Summary:

The Lead Technician helps direct the maintenance/service team for revenue producing and service vehicles, as well as shop equipment, for a designated shift.

Additionally, the position assists with completing repair work, assigning work and supervising work produced by Technicians for quality, timeliness and repair accuracy.

Job Functions / Responsibilities:

Perform diagnostic inspections on general trucktractor systems.
Perform preventative maintenance inspection of trucktractor components.
Perform repairs to trucktractor components.
Ensure that work performed is properly recorded on shop repair orders, including time, parts, tires and material.
Complete required paperwork to reflect hours, parts and lube, which are utilized within each job function.
Communicate all deviations or deficiencies to Company policy to the Shift Supervisor and/or Service Manager.
Support Shift Supervisor to Train, instruct and assist mechanics and service island employees.
Assist Shift Supervisor to determine and continually improve staffing utilization by assigning jobs, handling breakdowns, and assisting walkins.
Assist Shift Supervisor in personnelrelated issues, including disciplinary action, performance evaluations, etc.
Implement Lean Principles in assigned departments to include standard work, visual management, workplace organization, and teamwork
Promote a safe work environment; ensures safety procedures are followed, including cleanup after repairs, uniforms, and attendance.
Responsible for running shift work in accordance with shop objectives to meet business goals

Education:

High school diploma.
Technical Degree preferred.

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years trucktrailer repair experience, preferably with lead experience
Extensive knowledge of diesel mechanics.
Able and willing to work varying shifts and locations.
Safety conscious.
Customer Service Experience with strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Capable of completing job functions without repeat repairs.
Flexibility with work hours.
Demonstrated Leadership skill including ability to supervise, make decisions and use good judgment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position works in a Truck Service Shop environment. Job incumbent must be able to work in areas that are hot or cold, surfaces may be slippery, climb ladders/stairs.
The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
When working in the shop, the work environment has moderate noise levels.
Ability to work any shift and weekends, depending on the demands of the business.

Benefits:

As a U.S.

PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

401k with up to a 5% company match
Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
Comprehensive paid time off minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
Paid shortand longterm disability programs
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
EAP services in