Truck and Coach Technician

Company: 1490288 Ontario Inc. O/A Kenworth Ontario

Business Information: Kenworth Ontario is a heavy duty truck dealership. Our company offers new and used truck sales, financing, leasing, and service. We sell manufacturer parts and quality accessories, and we are also an authorized dealer for Cummins, Caterpillar, and TRP parts.

Business Address: 432 Corduroy Road, Vars, ON K0A 3H0

Work Location: Same as above and our other 3 locations in Ontario:

2730 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4V1

1874 Technology Dr., Peterborough, ON K9J 6X7

191 Dalton Avenue, Kingston, ON K7K 6C2

Type of Employment: Full Time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicles and test automotive systems and components
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems
• Diagnose faults and malfunctions, including computer diagnostics on major OEM engines – Cummins, Cat, Paccar, and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components, including air and 2010 emissions systems
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
• Estimate parts and labour costs
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Test and adjust units to specifications
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
• Provide customer service
• Complete repair/service orders
• Maintain good relationships with customers and co-workers
• Maintain shop cleanliness as a team
• Perform scheduled maintenance of heavy duty tractors and trailers
• Able to follow diagnostics troubleshooting tree and read electrical diagrams

Requirements:

Education: Completion of secondary school is required.

Experience: Completion of a four-year truck and transport mechanic or truck-trailer repair apprenticeship or a combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in truck or heavy duty equipment mechanics is required to be eligible for trade certification.

• - Be eligible to obtain a Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certificate is required.
• - Working knowledge of heavy duty equipment and components is required
• - Good mechanical knowledge of air systems is required
• - Knowledge of electrical and computer diagnostics on major OEM engines – Cummins, Cat, Paccar is required
• - Previous experience on repairs on post 2010 emissions systems is required
• - Diagnostic and troubleshooting experience is required
• - A valid G driver’s license is required. A driver’s abstract will be required upon hire.
• - Previous experience on heavy duty diesel engine, Cummins and Paccar engine is an asset.

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Attention to detail, Manual dexterity, Overtime required, Handling heavy loads, Tight deadlines, Work under pressure, Bending, crouching, kneeling,

Personal Suitability: Accurate, Client focus, Dependability, Flexibility, Judgement, Reliability, Team player, Organized, Initiative, Efficient interpersonal skills

Work site environment: Dusty, Noisy, Odours.

Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Language: English is required.

Salary: $28.00 per hour, 40 – 48 hours per week.

Benefits: Vision care benefits, life insurance, dental and health care plan provided by the employer. Uniforms are provided by the employer at no cost, as well as, boot allowance. The employer will provide transportation among locations until the workers are able to obtain their own.

Important information: Flexibility on schedule is required. The work schedule will be from Monday to Thursday from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, and Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Work on Saturdays from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM will be required on a rotational basis. Overtime is required. Tools are initially provided until the selected candidates obtain their own.

Apply by e-mail to: hr@kenworthontario.com

Cc: kenworthontario@canadaemail.ca

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