- Salary
- C$25 – C$30/hr
- Location
- Abbotsford, British Columbia, CA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Fleet Assistant
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Reports To: Fleet Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with rotating on-call responsibilities as required
Reports To: Fleet Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with rotating on-call responsibilities as required
Position Overview:
Clearway Rentals is looking for a dependable, hands-on, and mechanically inclined Fleet Assistant to support the day-to-day maintenance, inspection, and readiness of our diverse rental fleet.
Our fleet includes cars, SUVs, vans, pickup trucks, 3-ton and 5-ton moving trucks, including vehicles equipped with power tailgates and other commercial equipment.
The ideal candidate will have practical mechanical knowledge, strong troubleshooting skills, and a proactive approach to keeping vehicles safe, reliable, and rental-ready. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working with vehicles, solving problems, and working in a fast-paced fleet environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance checks on fleet vehicles, including:
- Fluid levels.
- Tire condition and pressure.
- Lights and electrical components.
- Safety equipment.
- General vehicle condition.
- Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot minor mechanical concerns across a wide range of vehicle types.
- Complete minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to help minimize vehicle downtime.
- Inspect and assist with the maintenance of 3-ton and 5-ton trucks, including power tailgate systems.
- Assist with preventative maintenance scheduling and ensure vehicles are made available for required servicing.
- Report major mechanical, safety, or maintenance concerns to the Fleet Manager promptly.
- Safely move, transfer, and reposition vehicles between Clearway locations, service facilities, and other required destinations.
- Assist with roadside or after-hours breakdown situations as part of a rotating on-call schedule.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance work, and repairs completed.
- Ensure tools, equipment, and work areas are kept clean, organized, and properly maintained.
- Assist the Fleet Department with other operational and vehicle-related duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence with a clean driving record.
- Previous experience with vehicle maintenance, mechanical work, fleet operations, or a similar hands-on role.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic vehicle-related issues.
- Experience working with commercial trucks, including 3-ton and 5-ton trucks, is considered an asset.
- Experience with power tailgates or similar hydraulic equipment is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to vehicle safety and quality.
- Organized and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Reliable, dependable, and willing to take initiative.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change throughout the day.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Comfortable working around, underneath, and inside vehicles when required.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Ability to safely operate a variety of vehicles within the fleet.
What We Offer:
- Full-time, stable employment with a long-established local company.
- Opportunity to work with a wide variety of passenger and commercial vehicles.
- Competitive wages.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- On-the-job training and development.
- Opportunities for growth within the company.
- A supportive team environment where initiative and good work are recognized.
Who We Are:
Clearway Rentals is a family-owned and operated company that has proudly served the Fraser Valley since 1956.
With locations in Abbotsford, Langley, and Chilliwack, we operate a large and diverse fleet of passenger and commercial rental vehicles.
Our culture is built around teamwork, accountability, growth, and empowering our employees to become the best versions of themselves.
If you are mechanically inclined, dependable, and interested in building a career with a well-established company with decades of experience in the Fraser Valley, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your resume to apply.