Drive Success as our Shop

FOREMAN - Heavy Duty Technician

3 day weekends, every week - Supportive Team (Service + Parts + Techs) - OEM Training & Growth - Comprehensive Benefits - Paid time off - Earnings $50-60 per hour

STABILITY 🛠 MODERN FACILITY 🛠 GREAT TEAM ENVIROMENT

Best Truck Service is Peace River’s Volvo, Mack & Cummins dealership. We have been in business for over 40 years and we are Peace River’s only OEM truck dealer with a large and loyal customer base. Our service team has musicians, hunters, snowboarders, award winning technicians, technicians from across the oceans and some grown right here in Peace River! We specialize in Volvo & Mack but also service all makes of heavy trucks and trailers for class 6-8 vehicles to help all of our customers.

We provide bumper to bumper service and repair, including preventative maintenance, wheel alignments, suspension repair, and we’re experts in engine, electrical and all things technical. We enjoy the challenge and take pride in our work! We back up our techs with ongoing OEM training and an experienced team of technicians.

We have a great family atmosphere with an environment that you can feel good about bringing your family to visit and to company events. We are constantly helping each other to grow and learn new things, we share our information to help everyone succeed.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Foreman – Heavy Duty Technician to lead our technician team in a busy commercial shop environment. This 'hands on' role will encompass all the necessary attributes of a Leader and Technician who can delegate and mentor on an ongoing basis in order to continually raise the level of service with attention to detail & quality control. A Red Seal certification is preferred, and prior lead experience is required

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day operations of the technicians
• Assign work orders, monitor job progress, and ensure timely and efficient completion of repairs
• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on heavy-duty trucks and equipment
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Provide mentorship, training, and performance feedback to technicians and apprentices
• Communicate with service advisors regarding job status, repair recommendations, and estimates
• Maintain accurate records of service work, inspections, and parts used
• Ensure the shop is clean, organized, and properly equipped
• Rotating after hours on call

Qualifications

• Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with heavy-duty equipment; 2+ years in a supervisory or lead technician role
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient with diagnostic software and maintenance record-keeping systems
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflow in a fast-paced environment
• Valid class 5 driver’s license (Class 1 or 3 with air brake endorsement an asset)

Benefits

• Competitive wage based on experience and certification
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, Canada Life
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Supportive team environment with modern tools and equipment
• Life work balance – 4-day work week

Some of the things that our team enjoy are

• A great team atmosphere
• Relaxed but energized working environment
• A CLEAN working environment - almost all trucks are washed top AND BOTTOM prior to repairs being done!
• Top Industry Wages
• Stable and consistent work
• A large customer base with constant workflow
• A great health benefits plan
• Paid time off
• Paid OEM training
• Technical competitions to test your skill and knowledge against the best in North America and the world!

Look us up online: www.besttruckservice.com or on Facebook.