Western Canada Service Technician

The Vicinity Motor (Bus) Corporation (Previously Grande West Transportation Group) is a Canadian bus manufacturer which designs, engineers and manufactures mid-size buses for transit authorities and commercial enterprises. The Vicinity bus is available in a variety of models powered by clean diesel or CNG, designed with affordability, accessibility, and environmental responsibility in mind. Further to this, as a part of the global transition to sustainable transportation, the Vicinity Motor Corporation will be introducing the Vicinity Lightning EV bus, as well as a line of Electric Work Trucks.

We are looking for an Western Canada Service Technician to support our customers fleet of VMC buses, the technician is responsible for providing technical repair and service work either in a facility or in the field. Service technician may work on buses needing to be maintained, diagnostic review and repaired.

Role Overview

• Assist clients in maximizing vehicle performance, uptime, and reducing operating costs
• Use creativity and resourcefulness to solve problems in the field
• Performing repairs as needed in and out of warranty
• Provide technical support to fleets in and around Quebec
• Review and approve local warranty claims
• Track and report on daily duties – IE calls/repairs/diagnosis/parts and service discussions
• Research and build campaigns and service bulletins to resolve field issues
• Develop and deliver training programs to the customer
• Engage with customers to ensure maximum satisfaction and build relationships
• Travel will be required
• Communicate product design improvements to engineering and development teams
• Ensure customer satisfaction for vehicles in and out of warranty
• Assist and train customers on new procedures, hands-on where required
• Discussion parts sales packages with customers
• Reporting on parts and service experiences from the customer

Qualifications

• Class 5 License air brake endorsement and clean driver’s abstract
• EV experience an asset
• Proficient in technical writing, using Windows and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to create TSB and Campaigns from data collected and analyzed by the Service and Engineering teams
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Post-Secondary Technical Diploma an asset
• Ability to travel
• CNG experience an asset
• Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Automotive Service Technician an asset
• Highly skilled in maintenance and troubleshooting of heavy-duty vehicle mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to host technical training sessions