Lead Technician - On-Highway Fleet

#289373 Saanichton, BC, Canada

Description

Company Profile

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community?

Our company more than waste and recycling service providers; we're partners in building cleaner, safer, and more sustainable communities across Vancouver Island.

Through our family of trusted local brands and dedicated team members, we provide essential environmental and waste management services that help protect the environment, support local businesses, and improve the communities where we live and work.

Our network consists of locally rooted companies that ensure reliable, professional service across the Island while reinforcing the values, trust, and long-term vision that define our company.

Our commitment to minimizing waste, maximizing resources, and delivering exceptional customer service drives everything we do.

 

Job Posting

Lead Technician- On-Highway Fleet

We are a locally owned waste management and sustainability company serving Greater Victoria since 2000. We are seeking an experienced Lead Technician – On-Highway Fleet to help maintain our commercial fleet and support our growing operations team.

We take pride in fostering a workplace built on safety, teamwork, accountability, and respect. Whether you're on the front lines serving customers, maintaining equipment, supporting operations, or working behind the scenes, every role plays an important part in our success.

This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We provide a company service truck, laptop, cell phone, coveralls, and a fully equipped shop.

 

Wage

• Starting at $48/hour, flexible based on experience
• Additional wage premiums available for Class 1 or Class 3 licences

 

Benefits

• Extended health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• RRSP matching program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Company events
• On-site parking

 

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair trucks, trailers, and other commercial fleet assets
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs with vendors and service providers
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules and minimize fleet downtime
• Review DVIRs and driver defect reports and prioritize repairs
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards
• Track maintenance activities using fleet management software
• Lead, mentor, and support technicians and apprentices
• Recommend improvements to maintenance processes, tooling, and fleet reliability

 

Qualifications

• Journeyman Technician Certification
• Experience maintaining commercial on-highway fleets, preferably in waste or recycling operations
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and commercial vehicle compliance requirements
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence (Class 3 preferred)
• Experience with fleet maintenance software (Fleetio an asset)
• Must supply personal hand and power tools relevant to the trade

 

Work Location

• Home base: Saanichton, BC
• Combination of shop and field service work
• Supporting fleet operations across South Vancouver Island

 

If you're passionate about making a difference, delivering great service, and contributing to a growing organization that values its people and its communities, we'd love to hear from you