General Shop Assistant (GSA) at PACCAR in CA

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Division Information

PACCAR Leasing

PACCAR Leasing, a PACCAR division, was founded in 1980 to provide premium Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles to leasing and rental customers. PACCAR Leasing is one of the fastest-growing commercial truck leasing companies in the transportation industry. With independent and company-owned locations throughout the United States and Canada, PACCAR Leasing provides customized full-service lease, rental, and contract maintenance programs designed to meet your specific fleet needs.

Requisition Summary

PACCAR Leasing Company is seeking motivated applicants for General Shop Assistant position. Our PacLease Technicians assume a high level of responsibility, supporting our field teams in their delivery of client services while consistently providing high quality work. This position is critical to the success of PACCAR’s company stores, providing excellent customer service in everyday activity. This position may perform a variety of skilled tasks including proper maintenance, repair, overhaul and adjustment to any part(s) of a diesel or gasoline powered truck or tractor.

Our shop is open:

Monday through Friday from 5 am to 10 pm, and

Saturday and Sunday, 6 am to 4:30pm.

We are looking for candidates who are available to work from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, independent worker. The candidate must possess a valid Driver’s License and have basic knowledge of the Ministry of Transportation rules and requirements.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Perform general shop assistant duties such as; washing, fueling and checking in trucks.
• Assist with diagnostic inspections on general truck-tractor systems utilizing both mechanical diagnostics and system software diagnostics.
• Assist with preventative maintenance inspection of truck-tractor components.
• Assist with repairs to truck-tractor components.
• Complete required paperwork to reflect hours, parts and lube, which are utilized within each job function.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Provide superior customer service to clients.
• Schedule will be based on business need, will discuss during screening process.

Qualifications

• Safety conscious and knowledge of general shop safety.
• Membership to the Ontario College of Trades.
• Capable of completing job functions and without repeat repairs.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Transportation rules and requirements.
• Available for full-time work.
• Computer literate.

Education

• High School Diploma required.

Benefits

Why Work For PACCAR:

At PACCAR Leasing, we take care of our employees and their families! We offer the following benefits:

• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Annual $250 boot bonus
• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans for you and your family
• Comprehensive paid time – vacation, paid holidays, floating holidays off and paid sick leave
• RRSP matching
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• On-the-job training
• Safe and clean work environment
• Employee uniforms provided
• Safe and clean work environment
• Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities - we promote from within!
• Work with a fantastic team recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization now or in the future. The starting salary for this role is $17.85 per hour. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence

Effective January 1, 2026, in compliance with Ontario's Pay Transparency and Employment Standards requirement, PACCAR confirms that we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in our recruitment, hiring, promotion or compensation decision-making processes.

All employment-related decisions including candidate evaluation, interviewing, selection and pay determinations - are conducted by qualified human personnel using fair, equitable and non-automated methods. This ensures that every applicant and employee is assessed based on their skills, experience and qualifications without the involvement of AI-driven tools or automated decision-making systems.

Disclosure of Existing Vacancy

In accordance with Ontario's Pay Transparency legislation effective January 1, 2026, PACCAR Leasing confirms that this job posting is for a currently vacant, active role existing vacancy within our organization.