Heavy Duty Mechanic
Build your career where your skills matter and your life balance is protected
Heavy Duty Mechanic – Cranbrook
Why Join New West Truck Centres
We’re not the mines, and that’s exactly the point. At New West Truck Centres, you’ll work close to home, sleep in your own bed every night, and still earn a top-tier wage with benefits and career growth. We’re a proudly Canadian, family-owned company that’s been serving Western Canada’s trucking industry for over 40 years, built by people who care about doing things right.
Treated Well.
Your effort doesn’t disappear into a big corporate machine. Here, your voice matters. Our mechanics helped design how our shops run, from the clean, organized bays to the state-of-the-art tooling we use every day.
- Respected leadership: approachable foremen who teach, listen, and back you up
- Positive environment: a tight-knit team that supports each other and takes pride in their work
- Community connection: we invest in Cranbrook, this is home, not just a job site
Trained Well.
We never stop learning, and neither should you.
- In-house and factory-certified training keeps you current with the latest Freightliner, Western Star, and Detroit technology
- Clear career paths help you progress from Apprentice to Certified Technician to CVIP-licensed expert or Foreman
- Tools and technology that make your work more efficient and enjoyable
Paid Well.
Mining wages shouldn’t be the only way to earn a great living.
- Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics start at $43.95/hour
- Earn up to $50/hour with certifications such as CVIP, Class 1/3 licences, and OEM training
- Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Steady hours and pay: full-time, year-round work with no rotations, camps, or weeks away from family
The Role
- Problem Solving (20%): Review detailed work orders from Service Advisors, diagnose engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical, and electronic systems using OEM tools, document findings, and plan repair timelines
- Repair & Rebuild (70%): Perform hands-on mechanical and diagnostic work, test and verify repairs meet safety and performance standards, and coordinate with Parts Technicians for efficient turnaround
- Reporting & Training (10%): Accurately track time and repair details, and participate in continuous learning and in-house technical training
What You Bring
- Journeyman Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate
- 5+ years of experience as a Heavy Equipment or Heavy Duty Mechanic (Freightliner experience an asset)
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, manuals, and diagnostic codes
- CVIP Licence or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Class 1 or 3 driver’s licence (asset)
What Makes You Successful
- Curiosity to always understand why
- Team spirit and willingness to lend a hand
- Commitment to growth and continuous learning
Who We Are
- New West Truck Centres is Western Canada’s authorized Freightliner, Western Star, and Autocar dealer group
- With branches across Alberta and BC, we keep the region’s trucks moving and our people growing
- We believe great work starts with great workplaces
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, as our team reflects the communities and customers we serve. Professional references will be required
- Department
- Service
- Locations
- Cranbrook
- Hourly salary
- CAD43.95 - CAD50.95
- Employment type
- Full-time
About New West Truck Centres
We are New West Truck Centres, a trusted name in heavy-duty trucks since 2008. From two locations, we’ve grown into a network of dealerships and body shops serving Alberta and interior British Columbia. We represent a wide range of heavy-duty trucks and parts brands, including Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built, Mitsubishi Fuso, Sport Chassis, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Autocar, and more.
Born from the vision of an integral leader who has worked in every aspect of the business, this comprehensive background fuels our passion for exceptional customer service, ensuring the best experience at all our locations in Calgary, Balzac, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, Cranbrook, and Taber.
Our "person-centered" corporate culture values each team member as essential to our success. This approach has earned us rewards such as Best Employer for Recent Graduates and Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation. We actively support various charities and participate in numerous community and industry initiatives.
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