Job Description

We Are Hiring!

Available Position: Truck & Transport Technician

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career as a Truck & Transport Technician apply now to join our team! Red Seal Automotive technicians and Apprentice Truck & Transport technicians are also invited to apply.

MacKay's Truck & Trailer Center is growing, and we are currently seeking Truck & Transport technicians to join our team in Truro, Nova Scotia . MacKay's is a well-established family-owned business with over 40 years experience operating full-line Truck, Trailer & Compact Equipment dealerships, with locations in Truro and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island as well as Moncton New Brunswick.

We currently have openings on our day shift and evening shifts for permanent full-time technicians. This is not a flat rate shop; technicians are paid hourly. We offer a fast paced, professional safe environment. MacKay's provides employees with the most up to date manufacturers' training and holds safety to highest standards.

Our goal is to build a team of individuals who will share our passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to customer service. The ideal candidates are individuals who have a positive attitude, are highly motivated and self directed and appreciate the high expectations of our customers and will strive to meet and exceed those standards daily.

MacKay's offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Competitive salary with incentives;
• Group Benefits (medical, dental, vision, extended health benefits, and employee assistance program (EAP);
• Company pension (matched);
• Three weeks vacation to start;
• Boot and tool allowance;
• Annual employee appreciation events;
• Flexible scheduling i.e. 12-hour days and 4-day weeks;
• And more...

Duties include, but are not limited to: Diagnosing, adjusting, repairing, and replacing parts and components on small, medium, and heavy-duty trucks as well as routine and preventative maintenance. Providing excellent customer service through efficient time management and collaboration with team members on the status of repairs on assigned jobs. Follow safe work practices and maintain a clean work area.

Experience:

• Canadian Red Seal Truck & Transport certified or a Truck & Transport Apprentice with experience in the Truck & Transport trade. Heavy-Duty Equipment or Automotive Red Seal certified are considered an asset.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, with a strong attention to detail and the capability to adhere to precise instructions.
• Relevant safety training for the trade, combined with a strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Additional certifications and competencies, such as welding, cutting, and fabrication, are advantageous.
• Training in Cummins engine systems and certification as a Mack/Volvo Master Technician are highly valued.
• A Class One driver's license is considered an asset.

MacKay's Truck & Trailer Center Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. At MacKay's Truck Center, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested candidates can contact Cassie Densmore, Human Resources Manager at cdensmore@mackaystruckcenter.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $43,000.00-$82,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person