HET - Transport Trailer Mechanic

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Transport Trailer Mechanic to join their dynamic team in Red Deer. This role involves diagnosing and repairing heavy-duty equipment, ensuring top-notch customer service, and maintaining safety standards. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company offers a competitive wage, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about mechanics and customer satisfaction, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Spending Account

Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Continuous Learning Environment

Casual Dress Code

Yearly Bonus

Qualifications

• Certification as a Transport Trailer Mechanic is required.
• Experience with heavy-duty equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair heavy-duty equipment and trailers.
• Perform preventive maintenance and ensure documentation accuracy.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Mechanical Repair

Electrical Troubleshooting

Welding Operations

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Certification as a Transport Trailer Mechanic

Job description

Fort Garry Industries is Canada's most trusted truck and trailer parts, sales, and service provider. The Fort Garry Industries group of companies has over 500 employees with locations across Canada.

With over 100 years of service, Fort Garry Industries is always expanding and looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team and contribute to our continued success!

Opportunity: Transport Trailer Mechanic

Join our team at our Red Deer location. Please apply via this ad or drop off your resume in person at 170 Queens Dr to the Service Manager, Murray Marshall.

Responsibilities:

• Uphold and embody FGI Customer Service Standards and Core Values with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Champion FGI's safety culture by performing all duties within established procedures and practices.

Time Allocation:

20% of your time:

• Diagnose defects in heavy-duty equipment and perform required mechanical repairs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures.

70% of your time:

• Repair and replace hydraulic pumps, safety valves, and other mechanical components.
• Perform incidental welding operations on steel and/or aluminum equipment.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy/medium trucks and trailers.

10% of your time:

• Ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Perform shop cleaning and other required tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certification as a Transport Trailer Mechanic.
• Ability to meet physical requirements: lift up to 75 lbs, work while kneeling/squatting and crouching, work at varying heights, and in enclosed areas.
• Understanding of highway truck and automotive wiring.
• Experience with installing plows, sanders, dump boxes, etc. is an asset.
• Excellent customer service skills, dedicated to exceeding expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn in-house systems.

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive wage with eligibility for a yearly bonus.
• Monday to Friday hours, no evenings or weekends.
• Benefits including dental, vision, health spending account, sick pay, employee assistance program, DPSP, and GRSP.
• A continuous learning environment and a casual dress code.
• A fun and supportive work environment.

Fort Garry Industries welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and individuals with disabilities to apply and self-identify. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters better work and reflects the community we serve.