Entry Level Winnipeg Shop Roles - Future Opportunities

Bison Transport Inc; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Extracurricular sports teams

Job summary

Bison Transport Inc in Winnipeg, Canada, is looking for candidates to join our Stepping Stone Program. This program helps entry-level employees develop into future leaders by guiding them from Wash Bay Attendant to maintenance roles with clear progression.

Our ideal candidate will have a valid Class 5F license, basic computer skills, and a willingness to learn heavy equipment and trucking operations. This permanent full-time role offers day or night shifts, with potential growth within the

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5F driver's license required.
• Experience in a shop/service environment preferred.
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheets and email.
• Able to stand for long periods and physically fit.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work independently and in a team.
• Willing to learn to drive daycab/highway tractors with automated transmission and various heavy equipment.

Skills

Driver's license

Shop experience

Computer skills

Physical fitness

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Willing to learn trucks

Tools

MS Excel

Email usage

Job description

Curious about career development in our shop? We developed the Stepping Stone Program to help bring entry level employees into our business in the hopes of building them into future roles. If you show the right potential and are a proven performer, the sky's the limit with the endless opportunities that we have in our business! How It Works: Begin your journey with us as a Wash Bay (WB) and work your way up through the ranks. There will be an educational reimbursement available to support your Heavy Duty Mechanic apprenticeship. Your path will start from being a Wash Bay Attendant > Maintenance Assistant > Apprentice Technician > Journeyperson Technician

Our Ideal Candidate will possess: A valid Class 5F Driver's license is required. Previous experience in a shop service-related environment considered an asset. Basic computer skills - spreadsheets and email. Must be physically fit and able to stand for long periods. Good time management & organizations skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work independently and within a team. Willing to learn how to drive daycab/highway tractors with automated transmission and various heavy equipment (front end loader, forklift, etc).

Work Environment/Conditions: Shop/Wash Bay Environment. Exposure to environmental conditions, outdoor temperature and direct sunlight. Exposure to Dust & Chemicals. Ability to climb in and out of commercial motor vehicles and trailers frequently. Walking and standing for extended periods of time. May be required to routinely lift items weighing up to 40 kilograms. Ability to hook/unhook trailers which involves lateral pulling and twisting/bending to lower trailer dollies. Ability to slide trailer axle, which involves lateral pulling on an occasional basis. (once every 1-3 days). Minimal amount of exposure to vibration and jarring when operating equipment.

Please note that this is a permanent full-time role with either a day or night shift (depending on availability at the time of offer): Continental day or night shift (06:00-18:00 or 18:00-06:00) This job is classified under NOC Code: 75119.

Why Bison:

• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

About Bison:

• Celebrating over 50 years in Business
• Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
• Committed to environmental sustainability

Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.

Background and suitability for a career in Transportation is wide ranging. Some of our brightest people have joined us with no previous "trucking" experience. We always say we work in the "people business". So, whether you have a background in the airline, automotive, retail or hospitality industries, to name a few, your experience is valuable and we are bound to find many transferrable skills.

We are ready to welcome exceptional, high potential contributors who aspire to lead people and processes in the pursuit of service excellence in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment.

We seek team players who are eager to learn our business from the ground up, are able to demonstrate a track record of strong performance and possess a sincere interest in growing their careers in the transportation arena.

We seek top notch communicators who adopt a driver of change mindset of "how can we be better, do better and get better results."