About the role
Who We Are:
Velocity Truck Centres Canada provides full-service support, including sales, maintenance, parts, collision repair, and financing. Representing top brands like Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built, Autocar, and Trailers, we are committed to Speed, Value, and Trust for our customers and employees. With 16 branches across Alberta and British Columbia and over 100 locations worldwide in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Australia, we offer exciting career growth opportunities and are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team.
Essential Functions and Purpose:
Principal Responsibilities:
- Assist with the inspection, diagnosis, and repair of truck and trailer systems including brakes, suspension, electrical, engines, and HVAC
- Perform maintenance tasks such as fluid changes, tire repairs, brake adjustments, and basic electrical work
- Support senior technicians with more complex repairs and diagnostics
- Document work completed and assist with repair order accuracy
- Maintain a clean and organized work area; assist with shop upkeep as required
- Follow safe work practices and comply with shop safety policies and procedures
- Attend and complete required in-school apprenticeship technical training
- Use appropriate tools, software, and diagnostic equipment under supervision
- Participate in OEM and internal training opportunities as available
- Communicate effectively with teammates, foremen, and supervisors regarding job status and learning goals
Required Qualifications:
- Registered (or eligible to register) in a Truck and Transport or Trailer Mechanic Apprenticeship Program
- Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in the heavy-duty industry
- Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and take direction
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (lifting, standing, working under vehicles)
- Basic understanding of shop tools, equipment, and safety practices
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 1 or 3 is an asset)
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively in a team environment
Physical Demands
Lifting and Carrying:
Moderate Lifting and Carrying
Standing, bending, sitting, kneeling:
Prolonged periods of standing, bending, climbing, kneeling
Working Conditions
Work Setting:
Hybrid Work Setting
Noise Level:
Continuous or Excessive Noise Level
Velocity Truck Centres Canada is an equal opportunity employer.
About Velocity Truck Centres
With 18 branches spread across Alberta and British Columbia, we have become the largest DTNA Elite support certified group of facilities in Canada. Velocity Truck Centres Canada believes in fostering a better tomorrow through the power of one by offering various sales, vehicle maintenance, necessary parts, and collision services to the industry.
There is something special about working at Velocity Truck Centres Canada, and it’s been recognized by Canada’s Best Managed list for the past several years. Maybe it’s our exceptional culture that believes in equal opportunity, employee equity programs and career advancement. With our Power of One philosophy, our employees are supported to bring their whole self to work, to come together to foster a better tomorrow.
You won’t find a more genuine, driven and family-oriented group of humans anywhere. Integrity is important as we build a foundation through a reliable, safe and team environment.
- We also have an industry leading incentive program for our Heavy Duty Technicians!
For more information about everything Velocity Truck Centres Canada ( formerly First Truck Centre), please visit us at velocitytruckcentres.ca
About the role
Who We Are:
Velocity Truck Centres Canada provides full-service support, including sales, maintenance, parts, collision repair, and financing. Representing top brands like Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built, Autocar, and Trailers, we are committed to Speed, Value, and Trust for our customers and employees. With 16 branches across Alberta and British Columbia and over 100 locations worldwide in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Australia, we offer exciting career growth opportunities and are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team.
Essential Functions and Purpose:
Principal Responsibilities:
- Assist with the inspection, diagnosis, and repair of truck and trailer systems including brakes, suspension, electrical, engines, and HVAC
- Perform maintenance tasks such as fluid changes, tire repairs, brake adjustments, and basic electrical work
- Support senior technicians with more complex repairs and diagnostics
- Document work completed and assist with repair order accuracy
- Maintain a clean and organized work area; assist with shop upkeep as required
- Follow safe work practices and comply with shop safety policies and procedures
- Attend and complete required in-school apprenticeship technical training
- Use appropriate tools, software, and diagnostic equipment under supervision
- Participate in OEM and internal training opportunities as available
- Communicate effectively with teammates, foremen, and supervisors regarding job status and learning goals
Required Qualifications:
- Registered (or eligible to register) in a Truck and Transport or Trailer Mechanic Apprenticeship Program
- Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in the heavy-duty industry
- Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and take direction
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (lifting, standing, working under vehicles)
- Basic understanding of shop tools, equipment, and safety practices
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 1 or 3 is an asset)
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively in a team environment
Physical Demands
Lifting and Carrying:
Moderate Lifting and Carrying
Standing, bending, sitting, kneeling:
Prolonged periods of standing, bending, climbing, kneeling
Working Conditions
Work Setting:
Hybrid Work Setting
Noise Level:
Continuous or Excessive Noise Level
Velocity Truck Centres Canada is an equal opportunity employer.
About Velocity Truck Centres
With 18 branches spread across Alberta and British Columbia, we have become the largest DTNA Elite support certified group of facilities in Canada. Velocity Truck Centres Canada believes in fostering a better tomorrow through the power of one by offering various sales, vehicle maintenance, necessary parts, and collision services to the industry.
There is something special about working at Velocity Truck Centres Canada, and it’s been recognized by Canada’s Best Managed list for the past several years. Maybe it’s our exceptional culture that believes in equal opportunity, employee equity programs and career advancement. With our Power of One philosophy, our employees are supported to bring their whole self to work, to come together to foster a better tomorrow.
You won’t find a more genuine, driven and family-oriented group of humans anywhere. Integrity is important as we build a foundation through a reliable, safe and team environment.
- We also have an industry leading incentive program for our Heavy Duty Technicians!
For more information about everything Velocity Truck Centres Canada ( formerly First Truck Centre), please visit us at velocitytruckcentres.ca