Apprentice Trailer Mechanic

Aspen Custom Trailers; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Extended health care & dental

EFAP & RRSP

Company supplied PPE

Year-round work

Job summary

Aspen Custom Trailers in Alberta seeks a motivated Trailer Mechanic Apprentice to start a hands-on career in trailer repair and maintenance under experienced technicians.

You will assist with inspections, maintenance, and repairs, learning braking, suspension, electrical, and structural systems while following shop procedures and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical diagrams.
• Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current.
• Strong working mechanical knowledge of machines and tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, maintenance, and repair of trailers.
• Learn braking systems, suspension, electrical, and structural repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Autonomous work

Organizational skills

Education

AIT apprenticeship induction

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Our Service team is currently seeking a motivated Trailer Mechanic Apprentice to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in trailer repair and maintenance while learning hands‑on from experienced technicians.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, maintenance, and repair of trailers.
• Learn braking systems, suspension, electrical, and structural repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow shop procedures and safety standards.
• Completing written work orders and associated paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Keep equipment cleaned, lubricated and maintained.
• Develop and maintain a regular cleaning schedule to ensure the shop is kept tidy and well organized upon completion of work assignments.
• Ensure racking is kept in an order that work orders are easily accessible.
• Attend toolbox meeting prior to shift.

Attributes and Skills

• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical diagrams.
• Critical eye for identifying defects.
• Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current.
• Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and the tools required in various assembly processes.
• Strong working mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Able to work autonomously and uses good decision‑making practices.
• Organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Quality Management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic hand tools.
• Ability to work in a shop environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and strong work ethic.
• Indentured by the Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT)

Working Conditions

• The work performed is carried out indoors in a regulated environment along with occasional outside work.
• Regular exposure to industrial shop hazards which require additional protection from noise, fall hazards and air quality. Safety boots must be worn.
• Regular fast pace or work with tight deadlines.
• A medium stress environment due to timelines.

Shift Availability

• Days Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits
• AD&D, Life and STD Disability Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• RRSP
• Company supplied PPE equipment
• Great work life balance
• Safety Boot & Safety Glasses Allowance
• Year-round work
• Stable career
• Family environment and company culture