Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic
Relocate to Cranbrook, British Columbia | $47.45 to $56.45 per Hour | Four-Day Work Week
Why Work Here
Ready for a change of scenery without taking a step back in your career? New West Truck Centres is hiring an experienced Truck and Transport Mechanic to join our team in Cranbrook, British Columbia.
If you are currently working in Manitoba and would consider trading the Prairies for the mountains, this opportunity 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 an exceptional outdoor lifestyle. Imagine finishing your shift and being at the golf course, lake, mountain bike trail, or home with your family in minutes. With skiing, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, golfing, camping, and countless outdoor adventures nearby, Cranbrook offers a lifestyle that is becoming harder to find.
Here’s what you can expect:
Four-day work week
Four 10-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Rotating schedule between Monday and Saturday
Three days off each week
Competitive wages with overtime opportunities
Additional hourly premiums through training, certifications, and licensing
Clean, organized shop with modern equipment
Ongoing training with experienced Shop Foremen
Full-time, year-round employment
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Treated Well
Your skill and dedication do not go unnoticed here. 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.
Trained Well
Technology continues to evolve, and so do we. We invest in your long-term success through manufacturer training, hands-on mentorship from experienced technicians, and ongoing in-house learning opportunities.
Unlike many fleet environments where you see the same equipment every day, 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.
Paid Well
We offer more than just a competitive hourly rate:
Journeyperson hourly wage of $47.45 to $56.45, based on experience, certifications, and qualifications
Additional hourly premiums through manufacturer 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 for qualified candidates
The Role
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.
Repair and Maintenance
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
Troubleshooting
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
Documentation
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
Professional Development
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
Education, Certification and Experience
Manitoba Truck and Transport Mechanic journeyperson certification or equivalent certification required
Red Seal endorsement preferred
Commercial vehicle inspection experience or provincial inspection certification 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.
Three Things to Be Successful
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
This is a full-time position based in Cranbrook, British Columbia. Relocation is required, and relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. Professional references will be required.
