EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
POSITION: TRUSS DESIGN TECHNICIAN(Full Time Position with Benefits) / POSTING NO: 2016.0302.01
DEPARTMENT: / EWP
REPORTS TO: / Truss Sales Manager
WORK LOCATION: / Dick’s Lumber Truss Plant – South Burnaby and North Surrey
Dick's Lumber is an industry leader in the building supply business that enjoys year over year growth. We are proudly Canadian and our stability has allowed us to stay in business for over 50 years!
We are proud to offer our employees a safe and rewarding place to work along with excellent benefits, compensation plans and industry leading Group Pension and RRSP programs. We are an employer who believes in giving back to our employees as well as to the various communities where we operate. In addition, we don't merely offer our employees a job, but rather a career path as there are many rewarding opportunities for our staff to take advantage of and grow with us.
We are currently seeking an experienced, professional and detail oriented person to join our Dick's Lumber Truss Plant location as a Truss Design Technician.
The Truss Design Technician works with the Truss Sales Manager to estimate design and perform site consultations of complex roof truss systems. They consult with Engineers, Architects, City Building Officials and Contractors on individual projects and provide technical assistance to customers and the sales department as required. Other duties include coordinating truss components with regards to receiving the plans, quoting jobs, and creating the order while following up to ensure on time completion of projects.
Do you have the right qualifications to join our team at Dick's Lumber?
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience with Truss design and forest products
- A diploma from a two (2) year technical program from a technical school such as BCIT
- The ability to read and interpret blue prints and structural work drawings
- Familiarity and experience with Mitek software
- Functional math and computer skills
- Ability to perform at a high level in a fast paced, demanding work environment
- Detailed oriented with strong organizational and design skills
- Basic understanding of the building code and construction market
- Experience with AutoCad is an asset
If this describes you, please forward your resume to quoting "Truss Design Technician" in the subject line of the email.
We thank all those who apply however only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: / Until Filled
**Internal Applicants: please advise your supervisor that you have applied for this posting**.