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Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic

Dawson Group
Kelowna, BC
$200K a year
Permanent
Full-time

is looking for a Commercial Vehicle Technician who will use their skills to tackle machinery challenges, ensuring our customers fleets operate with excellence.

All journeyman technicians who join our team will receive a $2,500.00 signing bonus. Fourth year apprentices also qualify and will receive $2,000.00.

In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson International Truck Centres, working in a permanent, full-time position of Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic , reporting to the Manager of Service .

This position maintains, rebuilds, overhauls, reconditions, and does diagnostic troubleshooting of motorized commercial trucks, buses, and road transport equipment.

This position works closely with the Parts Department and Service Advisors. Your base location will be Kelowna, BC and may require some travel throughout our great province.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

  • Prioritizes safety in all aspects of the job
  • Strives to exceed industry standards by continuously offering first-class customer service
  • Successfully determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts
  • Maintains current and accurate vehicle records by documenting all services and repairs
  • Ensures equipment is available for use by completing preventive maintenance
  • Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brakes, steering, and hydraulics
  • Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives and confirming repair completion before releasing unit to the customer
  • Complies with federal and provincial vehicle requirements by inspecting vehicle's to CVSE compliance

WHAT YOU BRING

  • 2nd or 3rd year Apprentice to Journeyman Mechanic
  • Red Seal is an asset
  • Strong electrical diagnostic skills
  • Class 1 or 3 driver's license is an asset
  • Air brake experience is an asset
  • First aid experience is an asset
  • Engine transmission experience is an asset
  • Strong self-motivational skills
  • Goal oriented and a team player

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE You will work for a company that offers :

  • Signing Bonus of up to $2,500
  • An excellent compensation package
  • Premium pay
  • Extended Health and Dental benefits
  • Sick and personal days
  • 13 Statutory Holidays Recognized
  • 3 weeks of vacation
  • Paid training
  • Recruitment bonus program
  • Relocation support
  • Shifts 5x8, 4x10, 3x12
  • Pension plan
  • Home every night
  • Learning and long-term advancement opportunities

The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

Apply now to start the conversation!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview

Please visit our page to see more job opportunities.

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