Licensed Mobile Trailer Technician

McCain Foods; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits + pension plan

Growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Day & Ross is seeking a Licensed Trailer Technician for an outdoor yard-based role in Edmonton, Alberta. Availability Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. is expected, with a focus on maintaining a large trailer fleet in varying weather conditions.

You will perform maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on brakes, suspension, tires, HVAC/refrigeration, and body components, working independently in the yard and documenting progress for supervisors.

Qualifications

• Licensed Trailer Technician certification required.
• Red Seal endorsement is an asset.
• Experience in trailer/transport maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Physically capable of manual work and tight spaces.
• CVIP and/or Class 1 license are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance and repairs based on work orders.
• Diagnose and service brakes, suspension, axles, tires, lighting, wiring, hydraulics, and HVAC/refrigeration systems.
• Repair trailer bodies and components (doors, frames, decals, etc.).
• Work independently in the yard.
• Document work and communicate updates to supervisors/managers.
• Carry out other duties as assigned to support fleet operations.

Skills

Trailer maintenance

Diagnostics

Safety compliance

Safety inspections

Physical endurance

Communication skills

Industrial environment experience

Education

Licensed Trailer Technician certification

Red Seal endorsement (asset)

Job description

Available Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This is an outdoor, yard-based position. Applicants must be comfortable working outside year-round in all weather conditions.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Benefits + pension plan
• Growth opportunities
• Supportive work environment

The Licensed Trailer Technician performs maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a fleet of trailers.

How You'll Help:

• Complete maintenance and repairs based on work orders
• Diagnose and service brakes, suspension, axles, tires, lighting, wiring, hydraulics, and HVAC/refrigeration systems
• Repair trailer bodies and components (doors, frames, decals, etc.)
• Work independently in the yard
• Document work and communicate updates to supervisors/managers
• Carry out other duties as assigned to support overall fleet operations.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Licensed Trailer Technician certification required
• Red Seal endorsement is an asset
• Experience in trailer/transport maintenance
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Physically capable of manual work and tight spaces
• Knowledge of safety standards and industry regulations
• CVIP and/or Class 1 license are considered assets
• Previous experience working within an industrial environment, with a strong preference for candidates who have experience in the transportation industry.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting safety inspections
• Physically fit and able to lift, move, reach, bend, walk, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel and crouch for extended period of time
• Ability to work in tight spaces
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written

About Day & Ross

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 22889
• Job Category Maintenance
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 11727-178 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, T5S 1L6, CA