Posted 13 days ago
Service Technician (PDL)
@ The Gear Centre Group of Companies
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Pat's Driveline is hiring a full-time Service Technician for its Edmonton (North), Alberta service department. The role repairs, overhauls and maintains driveshafts, including diagnosing faults, balancing shafts and reassembling components to manufacturer specifications. The posting offers competitive wages, company-paid health, dental and life insurance, and career advancement.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect, test and repair driveshafts for various vehicles
- Dismantle, reassemble and balance driveshaft components
- Perform repairs to manufacturer specifications using diagnostic tools
- Manage time on work orders and coordinate parts with the Parts Department
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Hands-on automotive, heavy truck or industrial shop experience an asset
- Manual lathe and welding experience an asset
- Ability to use measuring tools and do basic fraction calculations
- Ability to read work orders and technical instructions
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Transit support |
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The Gear Centre Group of Companies
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
Pat's Driveline is a leading provider of driveline components and driveshaft manufacturing and repair for the automotive, heavy truck, industrial and agricultural industries across Canada.
We are currently looking for a full time, hardworking, hands-on person to join our Service Department in our Edmonton (North), Alberta location.
Position Overview
The Service Technician is responsible for performing repairs; overhaul services, and maintenance functions on various drive shafts. This includes diagnosing faulty operations, readjusting or repairing components and testing to ensure the quality of the repair or alteration. The incumbent works closely with the Parts Department to receive required parts.
Primary Responsibilities
- Inspecting and testing different types of driveshafts for different vehicles to locate faults and malfunctions
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components after reviewing/discussing the problems with supervisors
- Balance drive shafts and record final readings and work performed
- Dismantling and reassembling components of driveshafts
- Perform repair work as per manufacturers specifications
- Utilize diagnostic tools and procedures to identify driveline issues accurately
- Plan and exercise conscious control over the amount of time spent on work orders, to increase effectiveness, efficiency or productivity
- Work as a team with all co-workers to achieve an efficient, productive working environment
- Maintain friendly and professional relationships with colleagues across departments, branches, and companies within the group
- Be an active contributor in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workplace
- Other assigned tasks and responsibilities as required by the Branch or Service Manager
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience of mechanical shop within the automotive, heavy truck or industrial sectors is considered an asset
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Previous manual lathe and welding experience is considered an asset
- Ability to accurately use measuring tools (Vernier caliper, dial indicator & tape measure)
- Capable of performing basic mathematical calculations including fractions
- Capacity to read & understand work orders, task procedures and follow technical instructions
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines
- Confident and positive demeanor
For the Right Candidate, We Offer:
- Competitive Wages and remuneration package
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Rewarding team environment
- Employee recognition program
- On-site parking
Comprehensive Company-paid benefits including:
- Health and Extended Health
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- International Travel Insurance
If you have a strong work ethic with a positive “can-do” attitude and are interested in building a rewarding career, please apply through this ad.
At The Gear Centre Group of Companies, we offer more than just a “job”. We offer Competitive Wages, Comprehensive Benefits, and Career Advancement Opportunities!
We are proud to be dedicated to Equity in the workplace and encourage all interested candidates to apply. For additional information visit our website at www.gearcentregroup.com
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