A nationwide fleet maintenance operation is hiring a Licensed Diesel Truck Technician in Dartmouth, NS to repair and maintain tractors, trucks, and trailers. Ideal candidates bring tractor-trailer, diagnostic, and major component repair experience. Apply today for a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a steady weekday afternoon shift.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and routine service on tractors, trucks, trailers, and related fleet equipment.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, overhaul, adjust, and repair diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, fuel systems, brakes, steering, and related systems.
- Use diagnostic tools, computers, hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, jacks, and hoists to identify issues and complete repairs.
- Road test vehicles, verify repairs, and document warrantable repairs on work orders.
- Replace, adjust, and reassemble parts to keep fleet vehicles safe, reliable, and road-ready.
- Maintain a clean, safe work area and support additional shop priorities as assigned.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on tractor-trailer maintenance experience.
- Valid Red Seal, Truck and Transport Mechanic, or equivalent provincial certification/licence, with required registration.
- Current Class 3 driver’s license with air brake certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Diagnostic and troubleshooting experience with major components such as engines, transmissions, and differentials.
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools, welding equipment, hand tools, power tools, computers, and related repair documentation.
- Able to work the required Monday–Friday afternoon shift, travel locally as needed for customer yards or training, and work in non-climate-controlled conditions.
- Able to meet the physical demands of truck repair work, including lifting up to 45 kg and working around heavy parts and equipment.
- OEM training courses in major truck components.
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Compensation:
- $40.00 – $42.00/hour based on experience and qualifications
- $3.00/hour second shift premium
- Health and Dental benefits package
- RRSP program with company match
- Vacation time, 11 paid statutory holidays, and paid sick days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company-provided uniforms and laundry service
- Comprehensive technical and professional training
- Advancement opportunities
- Partner discounts
- Modern, clean work environment with current technology, tools, and equipment
Shifts:
- Full-Time Afternoon Shift
- Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Friday, 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
