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About the Role
New West Truck Centres is hiring an experienced 310T Truck and Coach Technician to join their team in Cranbrook, British Columbia. This position focuses on diagnostics, preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, and commercial vehicle inspections on Freightliner and Western Star trucks while working as part of a collaborative Service team.
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 diagnostic and repair skills
- Maintain certifications and remain current with evolving technology
- Share knowledge and support apprentice development
Requirements
- Valid Ontario 310T Truck and Coach Technician certification or equivalent Canadian journeyperson certification required
- Red Seal endorsement preferred
- DriveON or other commercial vehicle inspection experience is preferred
- Must be willing and eligible to obtain B.C. Authorized Inspector certification
- Freightliner and/or Western Star experience is an asset
- Detroit and Cummins diagnostic software experience is an asset
- Strong troubleshooting skills with electrical systems, engines, and aftertreatment
- Valid Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s licence is an asset
- New West Truck Centres will support the successful candidate in obtaining their B.C. Authorized Inspector certification
- Take pride in producing quality work the first time
- Bring a team-first attitude and support those around you
- Commit to continuous learning and technical development
- Professional references will be required
Skills
- Diagnostics
- Preventative maintenance
- Inspections
- Repairs
- Commercial vehicle inspections
- Troubleshooting mechanical systems
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
- Troubleshooting hydraulic systems
- Troubleshooting electronic systems
- Troubleshooting engine systems
- Troubleshooting aftertreatment systems
- OEM diagnostic equipment usage
- Documentation
- Teamwork
- Communication
Location
- Cranbrook, British Columbia
Work Type
- Full-time
- Year-round employment
- Four-day work week
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Valid Ontario 310T Truck and Coach Technician certification or equivalent Canadian journeyperson certification
Salary/Compensations
- $47.45 to $56.45 per Hour
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Four-day work week
- Competitive wages
- Overtime opportunities
- Additional hourly premiums through training, certifications, and licensing
- Clean, organized shop with modern equipment
- Ongoing training with experienced Shop Foremen
- Health Spending Account
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- Tool and Boot allowance
- Company-issued service laptop
- Ongoing manufacturer and OEM training
About the Company
- New West Truck Centres offers competitive wages, a four-day work week, year-round employment, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
- Located in the heart of British Columbia’s East Kootenays, Cranbrook gives you the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying more time outside of work.
- With world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, golfing, camping, and countless outdoor adventures nearby, Cranbrook offers an opportunity to create a different kind of work-life balance.
- This is a workplace where effort, reliability, and leadership on the floor are recognized and rewarded.
- You’ll work alongside knowledgeable Shop Foremen who bring deep technical expertise and steady leadership.
- Our culture is collaborative, respectful, and built on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Our technicians’ voices matter, and feedback from our Service team helps drive real improvements in how we operate.
- We invest in your long-term success through manufacturer training, hands-on mentorship from experienced technicians, and ongoing in-house learning opportunities.
- You’ll gain experience working on a wide variety of heavy truck makes and models, trailers, and specialized logging and mining equipment.
- Every day presents new diagnostic and repair challenges that broaden your technical knowledge and strengthen your troubleshooting abilities.
Equal Opportunity
- We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.