Service Technician, Williams Lake, BC

📍 Williams Lake, BC 🕒 Full-Time | Permanent 💰 Min. $47.66/hour + Bonus Plan Power Your Career with Velocity Truck Centres Canada Are you a skilled Service Technician looking for more than just a job? Join a team where your expertise is valued, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can grow across one of North America's largest commercial vehicle networks. At Velocity Truck Centres Canada, we're investing in our people, technology, and future. As a Service Technician, you'll work with industry-leading brands such as Freightliner and Western Star while being supported by modern diagnostic tools, ongoing training, and advancement opportunities across more than 100 locations. If you're passionate about solving complex mechanical challenges and want to be part of a safe, collaborative, and high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join Velocity? 💰 Competitive Pay & Rewards Min. $47.66/hour Industry-Leading Production Bonus Program Additional shift and skill premiums where applicable 🩺 Comprehensive Benefits Employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance and disability programs Employee and family wellness support 📈 Build Your Future RRSP matching program Ongoing OEM and technical training Clear career pathways to Lead Hand, Shop Foreman, Service Advisor, and Management roles 🌎 Stability & Growth Part of a growing organization with 100+ locations across Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Australia Work with one of North America's leading commercial vehicle dealership networks What You'll Do As a Service Technician, you'll play a critical role in keeping our customers' fleets operating safely and efficiently. Principal Responsibilities: Diagnose, repair, and perform maintenance to diesel/gas engines, transmissions, rear ends, differentials, electrical/electronics, power systems, hydraulic systems, and other service work as required Perform repairs as per manufacturer specification on all OEM Class 6,7,8 vehicles Manage personal repair times Update shop supervisor if technical assistance is required and/or additional repair time required Maintain all web-based training requirements Report on the maintenance/use of tools and shop equipment Complete all required documentation Tag all failed parts and return cores Make warranty decisions as required Utilise diagnostic programs such as Techlane to satisfy warranty requirements Make decisions on part re-use/failure analysis Contact outside vendors as needed for technical assistance or repair authorization Road test – only with class 1/3 license Complete repair Quality Inspection reports when required Professional level of detail & care on repairs to ensure quality repairs are completed Professional customer service when required Comply with the Health and Safety Program Assignment of Responsibility duties as listed for “Worker” What You'll Bring Required Qualifications: Strong aptitude for diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance of large truck and trailers. Commercial Transport (Truck and Transport Mechanic) Journeyman Certificate (or Red Seal). Heavy Truck and Trailer subject matter expert. Service Technician experience with on highway trucks. Self-starter able to work in a fast-paced, detailed, and process-driven environment. Ability to work in a physical capacity, including heavy lifting and using tools throughout the shift. Must have own tools (required tool list will be provided). Class 5 driver's license with good drivers abstract. Class 1, Class 3, and MVI Certifications are a bonus (paid uplifts). Ability to effectively use standard computer programs such as Microsoft word and adobe Ready to Join Our Team? Apply today and take your career to the next level with a company that invests in your success. Velocity Truck Centres Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. #MECH#RedSealMechanic #HeavyDutyMechanic #TruckAndTransportTechnician #FortStJohnJobs 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 17 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. Velocity Truck Centres Canada is an equal opportunity employer.

The Service Technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and performing maintenance on diesel and gas engines, transmissions, and electrical systems. They must also manage repair times, complete required documentation, and ensure all work meets manufacturer specifications.

Candidates must hold a Commercial Transport Journeyman Certificate or Red Seal and possess expert knowledge in heavy truck and trailer maintenance. A Class 5 driver's license is required, along with the ability to perform physical tasks and provide personal tools.

• Health insurance • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Life insurance • Disability programs • Employee and family wellness support • RRSP matching program • Ongoing OEM and technical training • Production bonus program

• Technical DocumentationPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• Preventive MaintenancePreferred
• Safety CompliancePreferred
• Quality InspectionPreferred

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• Diesel engine repair
• Transmission repair
• Electrical diagnostics
• Hydraulic systems
• Preventive maintenance
• Heavy truck repair
• Trailer maintenance
• Diagnostic software
• Quality inspection
• Technical documentation
• Warranty processing
• Failure analysis
• Customer service
• Safety compliance
• Tool maintenance
• Self-Starter
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Lifting Ability
• Valid Driver's License
• Microsoft Word
• Management
• Investments
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Electric Power Systems
• Process Driven Development
• Technical Training
• Authorization (Computing)
• Diagnostic Tools
• Abstract Class
• Differentials

• Trades
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Service Technician
• Server Administrator
• Systems Aministrators
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week