310T Truck and Coach Technician (Cranbrook, BC)

310T Truck and Coach Technician

Relocate to Cranbrook, British Columbia | $47.45 to $56.45 per Hour | Four-Day Work Week

Why Work Here

Ready to leave the long commute behind without taking a step back in your career? New West Truck Centres is hiring an experienced 310T Truck and Coach Technician to join our team in Cranbrook, British Columbia.

If you are currently working in Ontario and would consider building your career in the mountains of British Columbia, this opportunity offers competitive wages, a four-day work week, year-round employment, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Located in the heart of British Columbia’s East Kootenays, Cranbrook gives you the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying more time outside of work. Imagine finishing your shift and being at the golf course, lake, mountain bike trail, or home with your family in minutes instead of spending that time in traffic.

With world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, golfing, camping, and countless outdoor adventures nearby, Cranbrook offers an opportunity to create a different kind of work-life balance.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Four-day work week

• Four 10-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Rotating schedule between Monday and Saturday

• Three days off each week

• Competitive wages with overtime opportunities

• Additional hourly premiums through training, certifications, and licensing

• Clean, organized shop with modern equipment

• Ongoing training with experienced Shop Foremen

• Full-time, year-round employment

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Treated Well

Your skill and dedication do not go unnoticed here. This is a workplace where effort, reliability, and leadership on the floor are recognized and rewarded.

You’ll work alongside knowledgeable Shop Foremen who bring deep technical expertise and steady leadership. Our culture is collaborative, respectful, and built on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our technicians’ voices matter, and feedback from our Service team helps drive real improvements in how we operate.

Trained Well

Technology continues to evolve, and so do we. We invest in your long-term success through manufacturer training, hands-on mentorship from experienced technicians, and ongoing in-house learning opportunities.

Unlike many fleet environments where you see the same equipment every day, you’ll gain experience working on a wide variety of heavy truck makes and models, trailers, and specialized logging and mining equipment. Every day presents new diagnostic and repair challenges that broaden your technical knowledge and strengthen your troubleshooting abilities.

Paid Well

We offer more than just a competitive hourly rate:

• Journeyperson hourly wage of $47.45 to $56.45, based on experience, certifications, and qualifications

• Additional hourly premiums through manufacturer training, certifications, and licensing

• Health Spending Account

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

• Tool and Boot allowance

• Company-issued service laptop

• Ongoing manufacturer and OEM training

• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

The Role

This position focuses on diagnostics, preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, and commercial vehicle inspections on Freightliner and Western Star trucks while working as part of a collaborative Service team.

Repair and Maintenance

• Perform diagnostics, preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy-duty trucks

• Complete commercial vehicle inspections and related repairs

• Test vehicles to ensure they meet safety standards and manufacturer specifications

• Coordinate with Parts Technicians to ensure required components are available or ordered

Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, electronic, engine, and aftertreatment systems

• Review repair concerns provided by Service Advisors

• Diagnose faults using OEM diagnostic equipment and procedures

• Communicate repair findings, recommendations, and estimated completion timelines

Documentation

• Accurately record labour time, diagnostics, repairs performed, and parts used

• Complete repair orders and inspection documentation thoroughly

• Ensure documentation meets company, OEM, warranty, and regulatory requirements

Professional Development

• Participate in ongoing OEM, manufacturer, and in-house technical training

• Continue developing your diagnostic and repair skills

• Maintain certifications and remain current with evolving technology

• Share your knowledge and support apprentice development

Education, Certification and Experience

• Valid Ontario 310T Truck and Coach Technician certification or equivalent Canadian journeyperson certification required

• Red Seal endorsement preferred

• DriveON or other commercial vehicle inspection experience is preferred

• Must be willing and eligible to obtain B.C. Authorized Inspector certification

• Freightliner and/or Western Star experience is an asset

• Detroit and Cummins diagnostic software experience is an asset

• Strong troubleshooting skills with electrical systems, engines, and aftertreatment

• Valid Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s licence is an asset

New West Truck Centres will support the successful candidate in obtaining their B.C. Authorized Inspector certification.

Three Things to Be Successful

• Take pride in producing quality work the first time

• Bring a team-first attitude and support those around you

• Commit to continuous learning and technical development

This is a full-time position based in Cranbrook, British Columbia. Relocation is required, and relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. Professional references will be required.