Automotive Electrical Technician

Job Responsibility:

Overview

Commercial builds and supports vehicles for essential sectors such as fire, utility, towing, municipalities and more. We rely every day on our production team members, such as our Electrical Technicians, to assemble vehicles for these vital customers. We're looking for an Automotive Electrical Technician to join the Commercial team at our Delta branch and undertake the important work of electrical install and assembly for the vehicles we produce.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge and familiarity with 12V electrical systems, electrical theory, and be mechanically inclined with the ability to read schematics, plans, and operate the tools needed to install and troubleshoot low voltage systems.

Employees that have been successful for us have come from broad and varied backgrounds including marine, light automotive, automotive aftermarket, aviation, aerospace, access control and networking, manufacturing, and heavy equipment, but they all share a few common traits: They're curious, accountable, responsible, and independent logical thinkers with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability. They're technically savvy, and they can communicate politely and professionally with clients, engineering, parts, and procurement. We encourage all candidates with interest and direct or adjacent knowledge and experience to apply, including recent graduates.

About Commercial Commercial Truck Equipment is Canada's largest, most stable, and most diversified company serving the work truck, utility, and the emergency equipment industry. In business since 1947, Commercial provides unmatched job security and a comprehensive list of employee benefits. More than 30% of our team are long-tenured employees with over 15 years of service; evidence of strong employee/employer relationships, effective teamwork, and the benefit of an open-door policy. As Commercial continues to grow and diversify, we are looking for qualified and committed people to join our team.

Benefits

• Long weekends, every weekend. Standard four-day workweek for production staff
• Top-of-market compensation with paid sick days and overtime availability
• Complete disability program including excellent long-term and short-term benefits
• Annual profit-sharing compensation and seasonal bonus program after 2 years of service
• Company-matched RRSP contributions after 2 years of service
• Extensive dental coverage with children's orthodontics included
• Prescription drug coverage with direct-pay drug card
• Vision/optometry coverage, including annual coverage for dependent children
• Complete and extensive paramedical coverage with per-category accounts for physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, naturopathy, podiatry, acupuncture, and more.
• Group life insurance at 100% annual earnings
• Safe workplace with full committee and monthly meetings
• 100% Coverage emergency travel insurance
• Company events including BBQs, holiday parties, and more
• Purchase discount program
• High-quality PPE fully provided including uniforms and all consumables
• Annual tool and boot allowance program
• Exceptional career growth opportunities, with a hire-from-within strategy

Responsibilities and Duties

• Install components and systems including CMVSS lighting, traffic warning systems, work lights, emergency lights, compartment lights, inverters/generators, and associated AC wiring, exterior video systems, remote throttle and start/stop, and other job-related equipment on utility vehicles and truck equipment.
• Design and manufacture harness assemblies and sub-assemblies that are vehicle specific.
• Develop wiring routes throughout the vehicle to provide for the most efficient wiring path and to enable future replacement and/or troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with all vehicle & equipment

Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant will have a mix of the following qualifications and experience. Commercial is looking for someone who has an appropriate base of knowledge but will provide training and product knowledge for the right candidate. We will consider candidates from all backgrounds and industries with direct or adjacent knowledge and skills.

• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Knowledge of DC and AC electrical systems
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical theory, including the specific colors and color codes associated with wiring
• Mechanical skills & ability to modify vehicles without damaging vehicles or equipment
• Experience with vehicle programming
• Strong commitment to safety
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and punctual
• Experience working on utility vehicles & truck equipment is considered an asset

Application and Timeline Those interested are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed in real time as they're received, and early applicants will be at a significant advantage due to the urgent need for someone in this role.

We thank international candidates for their interest, but only candidates legally permitted to work in Canada will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates currently residing in the lower mainland.

Commercial Truck Equipment maintains an inclusive and discrimination-free hiring process, as well as compliance with the BC Human Rights Act, Canadian Human Rights Act, and the Employment Equity Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$38.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• DELTA, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person