Heavy Duty Mechanic

KAG Canada; Shubenacadie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing family-owned business is seeking a Red Seal Truck and Transport Technician to service a fleet of on-highway equipment in Milford, NS. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Red Seal license and have experience with Class 8 tractors and trailers. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits including a company pension and medical plan.

Benefits

Company pension

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Vision care

Company RRSP sharing

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain in good standing a valid Red Seal Truck & Transport license.
• Possess a complete set of personal tools.
• Conduct themselves in a professional and service oriented manner.
• Have a valid Class 5 driver's license; Class 1 is desirable.
• Experience repairing and maintaining Class 8 highway tractors.
• Experience in welding and repairing stainless steel trailers is an asset.
• Commitment to safe work procedures.
• Ability to work as an independent self-starter when necessary.
• Strength and stamina required to work on heavy equipment.
• Willingness to learn and keep current with changes in technology.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults or malfunctions from a safety perspective.
• Repair and replace components to address diagnosed faults.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance.
• Complete service reports and other required paperwork.
• Communicate with drivers and operations staff to triage issues.
• Ensure equipment is in a safe and reliable operating condition.
• Promote and encourage a culture of safety.
• Assist with periodic off-site service calls.

Skills

Valid Red Seal Truck & Transport license

Strong mechanical skills

Ability to work in a team

Logical thinking

Job description

Red Seal Truck and Transport Technician

Job Location: Milford, NS

Job post summary

Job description

Fisher Transport Ltd, is a growing, family-owned business that has specialized in the movement of bulk liquids since 1962. We are seeking a Red Seal Truck and Transport Technician to join our team in Milford, NS to service our growing fleet of on-highway equipment. If you are a person who takes pride in their work and strives each day to grow professionally, then Fisher Transport is the company to support that journey. Don't let this opportunity pass you by, send your resume today.

The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and qualifications:

• Possess and maintain in good standing a valid Red Seal Truck & Transport license.
• Possess a complete set of personal tools.
• Conduct themselves in a professional and service oriented manner with all team members.
• Have a valid Class 5 driver's license. A Class 1 license is desirable but not essential.
• Experience repairing and maintaining Class 8 highway tractors and a range of highway trailers ranging from tandem axle to B-train configurations.
• Experience in welding and repairing stainless steel trailers would be an asset but not essential.
• A commitment to safe work procedures and the critical importance of preventative vs restorative maintenance.
• Ability to work in a team based, collaborative work environment as well as being an independent, self-starter when necessary.
• Strength and stamina required to work on heavy equipment and work in cramped or awkward positions.
• The ability to think logically and willingness to learn and keep current with changes in technology.

Primary Duties

The Truck and Transport Technician maintains, diagnoses and repairs our fleet of on-highway tractors and tank trailers through the following primary activities:

• Diagnose faults or malfunctions from a safety, mechanical and electrical perspective utilizing various tools, technical manuals / resources and computerized testing equipment with the emphasis on ensuring the diagnosis is correct.
• Repairing and / or replacing components to address the faults that have been diagnosed.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure that the work performed meets manufacturers specifications and legislated regulations to ensure the safe and reliable future operation.
• Complete service reports and other required paperwork to support the work performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communication with drivers and operations staff to triage on-the-road issues and determine the best course of action.
• Facilitate with keeping our fleet of equipment in a safe and reliable operating condition with emphasis on a regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Promote and encourage our culture of safety through all actions and ensuring a safe work area.
• Assist as necessary with periodic off-site service calls.

We offer full-time, year-round stable work and an opportunity for advancement within our growing organization. Compensation will be commensurate with the qualifications and level of experience of the successful candidate. Our total compensation package will include a competitive hourly wage, a group medical plan and ability to participate in our Company defined benefit pension plan with employer matched contributions.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule

• Day shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay

• Overtime pay

Benefits

• Company RRSP sharing
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule

• Day shift
• On call