310T Truck and Coach Technician (Cranbrook, BC)
About The Position
New West Truck Centres is hiring an experienced 310T Truck and Coach Technician to join their team in Cranbrook, British Columbia. This opportunity offers competitive wages, a four-day work week, year-round employment, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates. Cranbrook, located in the heart of British Columbia’s East Kootenays, offers a unique work-life balance with abundant outdoor recreational activities. The company emphasizes a culture of recognition, respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement, where technicians' voices are valued. They invest in employee development through manufacturer training, mentorship, and in-house learning, providing experience with a wide variety of heavy truck makes and models, trailers, and specialized logging and mining equipment. This role focuses on diagnostics, preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, and commercial vehicle inspections on Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
Requirements
- Valid Ontario 310T Truck and Coach Technician certification or equivalent Canadian journeyperson certification required.
- Must be willing and eligible to obtain B.C. Authorized Inspector certification.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with electrical systems, engines, and aftertreatment.
Nice To Haves
- Red Seal endorsement preferred.
- DriveON or other commercial vehicle inspection experience is preferred.
- Freightliner and/or Western Star experience is an asset.
- Detroit and Cummins diagnostic software experience is an asset.
- Valid Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s licence is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostics, preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy-duty trucks.
- Complete commercial vehicle inspections and related repairs.
- Test vehicles to ensure they meet safety standards and manufacturer specifications.
- Coordinate with Parts Technicians to ensure required components are available or ordered.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, electronic, engine, and aftertreatment systems.
- Review repair concerns provided by Service Advisors.
- Diagnose faults using OEM diagnostic equipment and procedures.
- Communicate repair findings, recommendations, and estimated completion timelines.
- Accurately record labour time, diagnostics, repairs performed, and parts used.
- Complete repair orders and inspection documentation thoroughly.
- Ensure documentation meets company, OEM, warranty, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in ongoing OEM, manufacturer, and in-house technical training.
- Continue developing your diagnostic and repair skills.
- Maintain certifications and remain current with evolving technology.
- Share your knowledge and support apprentice development.
Benefits
- Competitive wages with overtime opportunities
- Additional hourly premiums through training, certifications, and licensing
- Health Spending Account
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- Tool and Boot allowance
- Company-issued service laptop
- Ongoing manufacturer and OEM training
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Four-day work week
- Year-round employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
