Parts Technician, Saanichton, BC
- Saanichton, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a Parts Technician or similar role
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Parts Technician
Location: Saanichton, BC
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $33.00 - $39.00 per hour
Join Our Team as a Parts Technician
Are you experienced in truck and trailer parts and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for a knowledgeable and customer-focused Parts Technician to join our team in Saanichton, BC.
In this role, you'll work closely with technicians, customers, and suppliers to ensure the right parts are available when needed, helping keep operations running smoothly and customers on the road.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $33.00 - $39.00 per hour
- Company-paid extended health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- Employer RRSP matching program
- Generous vacation entitlement
- Stable, full-time permanent employment
- Opportunities for training, development, and career growth
- A supportive team environment
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming parts and shipments
- Source, quote, and supply truck and trailer parts
- Support service technicians with parts identification and availability
- Process customer orders, returns, exchanges, and warranty claims
- Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and stock management
- Coordinate parts transfers and deliveries as required
- Provide prompt and professional customer service by phone, email, and in person
- Ensure parts are properly stored, labeled, and organized
- Keep customers and technicians informed on order status and availability
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized parts department
- Support other departmental needs and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a Parts Technician or similar role
- Strong knowledge of truck, trailer, and equipment parts
- Experience working in a dealership, fleet, or repair environment
- Proficiency with inventory management and dealership software systems
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Preferred Qualifications
- Red Seal Parts Technician Certification
- Previous dealership experience
- Experience interpreting parts catalogues, schematics, and technical diagrams
Physical Requirements
- Frequent lifting and carrying of parts
- Prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing as required
Who We Are:
Velocity Truck Centres Canada provides full-service support, including sales, maintenance, parts, collision repair, and financing. Representing top brands like Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built, Autocar, and Trailers, we are committed to Speed, Value, and Trust for our customers and employees. With 17 branches across Alberta and British Columbia and over 100 locations worldwide in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Australia, we offer exciting career growth opportunities and are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team.
Velocity Truck Centres Canada is an equal opportunity employer.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Parts Technician is responsible for sourcing, inspecting, and supplying truck and trailer parts while maintaining accurate inventory records. They provide professional support to service technicians and customers to ensure efficient operations and timely order fulfillment.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a parts technician or similar role with strong knowledge of truck and trailer equipment. A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence is required, and Red Seal Parts Technician Certification is preferred.
Skills
- Parts identification
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Truck and trailer parts knowledge
- Warranty claims processing
- Order processing
- Technical diagram interpretation
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Dealership software systems
- Stock management
- Cycle counts
- Parts sourcing
- Safety compliance
Benefits
- Extended health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employer RRSP matching program
- Generous vacation entitlement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Transportation
- Customer Service & Support
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Parts Technician
- Truck parts
- Trailer parts
- Inventory management
- Dealership
- Fleet maintenance
- Warranty claims
- Red Seal Certification
- Freightliner
- Western Star
- Customer service
- Supply chain
- Logistics
- Technical diagrams
- Parts catalogues
- Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Stock management
- Cycle counts
- Automotive
- Repair environment