Truck and Transport Technician

Cooke Inc.; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global seafood company is seeking a Truck and Transport Technician in Saint John, New Brunswick. The role involves diagnosing and repairing trucks and trailers, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring a clean work environment. Candidates should have experience in the field, with a preference for Red Seal Journeypersons or apprentices. This position offers full-time employment, competitive rates, and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Company matched pension

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience reading and understanding technical manuals.
• Ability to perform repairs and preventative maintenance on transportation fleet.
• Maintaining a clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues and perform repairs on trucks and trailers.
• Perform preventative maintenance at prescribed intervals.
• Manage inventory and paperwork for parts and repairs.

Skills

Reading and understanding work orders

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

Red Seal Journeyperson (asset)

3rd or 4th year apprentice (considered)

Job description

Overview

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly-skilled and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

Shoreland Transportation Inc., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., is seeking an experienced Truck and Transport Technician to join our team based out of our Saint John West location.

The Role

Reporting to the VP Transportation & Logistics, the Truck and Transport Technician will:

• Diagnose problems, perform repairs, and provide preventative maintenance services for our transportation fleet
• Perform repairs and services on various types of trucks, trailers, and reefer units
• Perform preventative maintenance at prescribed intervals
• Due diligence with inventory management and paperwork for parts and repair orders
• Other tasks that arise within a repair shop work environment

A successful candidate will

• Have experience reading and understanding work orders, task procedures and technical manuals
• Always make safety a priority
• Maintain a clean work area
• Red Seal Journeyperson would be an asset; however, for the right candidate a 3rd or 4th year apprentice may be considered
• Effective communicator as well as a team player

Cooke offers full-time year-round employment, competitive rates and a competitive benefits package which includes health and dental as well as a company matched pension.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to stretch, to work within the parameters of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We are a team that counts performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of the fastest growing company in Atlantic Canada and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth, and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

NOTE : The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.