KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Apprentice HET or Truck Transport Mechanic (3rd year to Journeyperson)
• Paccar MX Engine experience an asset
• Kenworth Cab and Chassis electronic experience an asset
• Peterbilt experience an asset
• Cummins ISX 2010 experience an asset
• Eaton Transmission and Dana/Spicer experience an asset
• Air Brake training an asset
• Familiar with software diagnostics such as Davie 4, Cummins Insite, ESA, BENDIX, Service Ranger or equivalent

OTHER RELATED SKILLS

• Be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend to ensure effective communication with employees and customers.
• General computer and software diagnostics skills.
• The ability to withstand work-related deadlines and pressures.
• Must be able to sit, kneel, lift, walk, lay, and carry for extended periods.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. (Class 1, 3, or 5 without previous suspensions)
• Must be able to travel to the US for additional technical training
• Owning a toolbox and required tools is considered an asset.

At GreatWest Kenworth, our employers are committed to setting you up for success and here’s how:

• Education - Offering additional training to further your skill set from outside vendors like Kenworth, Cummins, Eaton and more.
• Property Protection - Being competitive with employee benefits like Toolbox Insurance to ensure your property is safe when it’s in our dealership
• Safety – Being the foundation for your role, we at GreatWest Kenworth are committed to physical safety in our work sites and safety in belonging to a team
• Total Rewards – We offer industry competitive pay with both short term and long-term incentives to reward your hard work. Our Employees have fully paid medical, dental and life insurance benefits available to them and their families, as well as other programs to support your lifestyle in and out of work.

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our website here: www.greatwestkenworth.com/careers/
GreatWest Kenworth is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workforce. We work to ensure that our policies and practices protect individuals and groups under applicable human rights legislation. We will respond to accessibility accommodations by applicants upon request.

The Heavy Equipment Technician will work in a fast-paced environment where you will be diagnosing, repairing, maintaining and on occasion restoring Kenworth trucks. Reporting to the Shop Foreman and Service Manager, this role offers challenges as you’ll have a chance to work with the latest technology, giving you an opportunity to showcase your skills and experience. If you are an independent problem-solver with a passion for the industry, we want you to be a valuable member of the GreatWest Kenworth team.