Rev up your career with us-join our team as an apprentice HD Parts Technician!

Position: HD Parts Technician - Apprentice

Type: Fulltime Permanent

Location: Edmonton South

Compensation: Depends on Experience

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.

What We Offer:

• Attractive Compensation: Very competitive hourly rate (D.O.E.)
• Work-Life Balance: Generous accrued vacation time.
• Financial Security: Plan for the future with employer RRSPs
• Comprehensive Benefits: Company-paid extended health coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, basic life insurance, disability, and wellness programs.

Position Overview:

As an apprentice Parts Technician, your primary responsibility is to support the service department by accurately identifying, locating, and supplying parts for vehicle repairs and maintenance. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of heavy-duty truck parts and inventory management processes.

This position is based at our Edmonton South branch located on Roper road.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately identify and locate parts for repairs and maintenance, placing orders as needed.
• Receive and verify incoming parts shipments, maintaining organized inventory storage.
• Assist customers with parts inquiries, providing information on availability, pricing, and ordering processes.
• Process parts sales transactions accurately, including invoicing and payment collection.
• Develop a strong understanding of heavy-duty truck components to effectively identify parts.
• Coordinate closely with service advisors, technicians, and other dealership personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of parts transactions and inventory levels, tracking usage trends and informing purchasing decisions.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Class 5 License
• Previous experience in a related role within the heavy-duty truck industry is required.
• Some shipper/receiver experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of heavy-duty truck parts and components, with the ability to accurately identify and cross-reference part numbers.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software applications used for parts ordering, inventory management, and sales transactions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and track inventory levels effectively.
• Customer service-oriented attitude, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing inventory needs, industry developments, and dealership procedures.

We are an equal opportunity employer.