Position: Foremen (Heavy Duty Mechanic)

Position Type: Full time

Location: Fort St John, BC

Work Schedules: Day Shift

Position Overview

Velocity Truck Centre Canada, formally known as First Truck Centre, is looking for a Shop Foreman in Fort St. John, BC. We believe in TRAINING our employees and PROMOTING from within the organization, creating a culture that believes in fostering a better tomorrow.

Compensation Plan

• Attractive Compensation: Earn a competitive base rate of $58/hr for a Journeyman; with hourly uplifts. ONE of the Best bonus plans in the industry is also included. Our technician production bonus program utilizes a flat rate earning potential with hourly protection to the technician. Meaning, the technician is able to earn for the hours billed over and above their actual time, without ever going below their guaranteed hours of pay per period. Higher efficiency = more $$.
• Investment in Growth: Access employer-paid technical training tailored to your needs, ensuring continuous skill enhancement and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Accrued vacation time
• Comprehensive Benefits: Benefit from company-paid extended health coverage, basic life insurance, disability support, and wellness programs.
• Financial Security: Plan for the future with employer RRSP matching.

Primary Job Functions

• Directly supervise and monitor technicians in the performance of all their duties
• Dispatch technicians to jobs based on skill levels and training certifications
• Direct the smooth operation and control of the shop workflow
• Assist in repair order process
• Communicate with Service advisors to ensure customer satisfaction
• Perform Road tests
• Perform quality assurance activities, including:
  • Quality assurance inspections
  • Checks of job progress and quality
  • Training Technicians in quality assurance
• Supervise the maintenance/use of tools and shop equipment with an emphasis on safety

Qualifications

• Strong aptitude for diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance
• Commercial Transport (Truck and Transport Mechanic) Journeyman Certificate (or Red Seal)
• Heavy Truck and Trailer subject matter expert
• 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
• Daimler Certification is considered an asset
• Class 5 driver's license
• Class 1, Class 3, and MVI Certifications are a bonus

About us

Velocity Truck Centres Canada, encompassing First Truck Centre, P&R Truck Centre, Velocity EV provides unparalleled support through a range of services including sales, vehicle maintenance, parts, collision repair, and financing. Our brands include Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built, Autocar, and Trailers. We believe in living our values and serving our customers and employees through our brand pillars - Speed, Value, Trust. Velocity Truck Centres is expanding in Alberta and British Columbia, now boasting 18 branches. With over 100 branches globally spanning the USA, Mexico, and Australia, we value career growth and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.

For more information about Velocity Truck Centre Canada, please visit our website.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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