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Parts Technician

Lethbridge, AB
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health, dental, STD, LTD insurance
Competitive wages
Deferred profit‑sharing plan

About the role

Southland International is searching for a Parts Technician or Apprentice available for full-time work, with the position open to start immediately. Must be available to work Monday to Friday with rotational Saturdays and overtime as required.

Who We Are

Southland International is a truck and trailer dealership in Lethbridge, Alberta. Since our establishment in 1985, we have remained locally owned and operated throughout the entire duration. We specialize in new and used International trucks, as well as Doepker and Renn trailers. Over the years, our product and service offerings have evolved to include a 170+ unit rental fleet under the Idealease network, and e-commerce part sales that stretch all over the world.

What We Are Searching For

The proper candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of the technical aspects of the role, along with a significant background in practical application. Characteristics of the successful candidate include willingness and commitment to learning within the position, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to cooperate and contribute within a team environment.

Essential Duties

  • Selling parts to front counter customers.

  • Selling parts to the back counter.

  • Opening and closing parts department.

  • Closing credit card machine.

  • Answering and transferring phone calls.

  • Participate in continuous vendor training. Restocking parts returned by customers.

  • Ensure adequate parts are being sold and/or ordered per customer requirements.

  • Training and nurturing all parts apprentices.

  • Assisting with shipping and receiving when required.

  • Assisting with cyclical inventory counts.

  • Assisting with stock replenishment as required.

  • Communicate with the accounts receivable department on customer issues including over-limit, delinquency, and account payments.

  • Inter-department communication involving supplies, pricing issues, and purchase orders.

  • General housekeeping duties.

Requirements

  • Hold a valid class 5 Alberta driver's license, with a clean driver's abstract.
  • Experience with forklift operation.
  • Must meet all safety requirements and applicable safety policies.

Experience/Education

  • Licensed Journeyman in Parts.
  • Or a registered Alberta apprentice.
  • Previous work experience is an asset

Additional

  • Health/Dental/STD/LTD benefits

  • Competitive wages

  • Deferred profit-sharing plan

  • Paid overtime

Learn more about Southland International Trucks Ltd. at http://www.southlandit.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Southland Transportation Group

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
201-500

Southland Transportation Group is a locally owned organization that acts as a united source for all your transportation needs. As a full-service International Truck dealership with seven locations across Alabama, we sell new and used trucks, IC school and commercial buses, new Wabash trailers and used trailers of all makes and models, as well as the parts and service required to maintain your fleet regardless of its size or purpose.

Our Parts and Service departments retail Fleetrite parts for any make and model of truck or trailer at five of our seven locations across Alabama. Whether you need assistance with an unscheduled service check or are part of our detailed maintenance plan, our team will keep your business running at full speed in no time.

If owning a truck is not part of your business model, our affiliate, Idealease, offers a safe, cost-effective and efficient alternative to commercial truck ownership through full-service truck leasing, rental, and dedicated maintenance solutions. We are the industry experts at seamlessly transitioning businesses from truck ownership to effortless leasing.

We also provide a state-of-the-art body shop service in Birmingham, that will restore and refurbish, from scratch to fender bender; wreck to revamp, making your truck look brand new.

With over 200 employees in multiple departments in seven locations across Alabama, Southland is a great environment to grow your career. Visit our career page for more info! https://www.southlandtransportationgroup.com/careers/

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