Wanted – Journeyman Truck & Trailer Technician
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your self-motivated passion and talent for repairing and maintaining heavy-duty trucks and trailers?
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role is responsible for repairing and maintaining our trucks and trailers in an orderly fashion while meeting timelines and deadlines for our drivers and owner operators.
This position is located in a great office in Winnipeg – which is currently located just off McPhillips – though as you see in this article – we are moving to CentrePort this summer! https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/centreport-home-base-for-some-of-countrys-largest-trucking-firms-503877122.html
OPPORTUNITY:
We are growing and we are looking for someone with exceptional mechanical aptitude and skills that enjoys working on heavy-duty trucks and trailers to join our dynamic and professional team.
The position requires strong communication skills both oral and written. The Journeyman Truck and Trailer Technician plays a key role in the organization and must work closely with all of our drivers and internal departments to ensure a high level of customer service is provided.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position provides experienced diagnostic and repair skills. Diagnoses and completes repairs and/or services on heavy-duty trucks and trailers as well as other transportation equipment to ensure customer satisfaction and while working as a member of our team. Maintaining strong internal relationships and the ability to communicate and coordinate repairs and parts required with service writer.
General functions and duties of the role:
- Maintain, inspect, service, test and repairs all systems on trucks, trailers, mobile equipment and vehicles used in the shop, yard and road service;
- Perform general maintenance and service on company and owner operated vehicles which at times includes problem solving and diagnoses and keep a sense of urgency ;
- Make the evaluation of parts for reuse, repair or replacement;
- Work to blueprints, schematic drawings, service manual and other like information;
- Perform non-structural welding, (i.e. Tacking);
- Perform adjustment and calibration to mechanical components;
- Perform modification and construct mechanical assemblies;
- Perform maintenance and low voltage repairs of electrical systems;
- Use various hand and power hand tools;
- Operate equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist in assignments.
REQUIREMENTS:
Ideally, you will have:
- Journeymen Certified Truck and Trailer Mechanics
- The ideal Diesel Truck & Trailer Technician will have 3+ years’ experience repairing trucks and trailers and will service both fleet and third party equipment.
- Valid Class 3 license, Air endorsed
- Technician must have their own tools, valid driver’s license and clean driving record; and either hold a valid CVIP license or have the ability to obtain one
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems and emissions/after treatment systems, engine diagnostic software (Detroit, Cummins, Volvo) is considered an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook
- Multitask and prioritize in a fast paced environment with high volume of work load
- Ability to be flexible and adjust course of action depending on the demand
- Preference given to those with a journeymen diesel, Heavy – Duty mechanic with welding experience and knowledge
- Strong problem solving and diagnostic skills;
- Must be able to work within strict established safety and work guidelines/rules to complete job;
TYPE OF PERSON WHO WOULD SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
- Go getter – personality – solves problems in an innovative and decisive manner
- Positive and outgoing – interacts in a socially engaging manner
- Sense of urgency – with a high tolerance for ambiguity
- Detail oriented – with the ability to get the job done
- High level of commitment, integrity and dependability
- A driver for bottom-line results
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A dynamic, growing, award-winning company with the opportunity to take your career to the next level
- A strong corporate culture that is committed to personal and professional growth
- A strong compensation package, with excellent benefits
- Continuous learning opportunities to enhance your career
- Working with a fun team that maintains a family like atmosphere
- A corporate uncompromising commitment to safety
- Strong support from the organization’s ownership
NEXT STEPS:
If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you are qualified to join our team, we would love to hear from you. Please send us your resume, along with a cover letter that briefly responds (in 4 separate numbered paragraphs) to the following questions:
- Relevant qualifications and work experience in Canada
- Why you feel you are you a good match for this role
- Your approach to truck and trailer mechanical repairs and your career goals
- Your salary expectations (ballpark)
* If you do not include a cover letter – your application will likely not be read
By applying to this position, you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in us.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and believe strongly in diversity.
Come join our team!
Apply today!
