WPG - Heavy Duty Trailer/Tractor Mechanic (Harris )

Gardewine; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage rates

Extended health care

Educational support

Profit sharing program

Retirement packages

Job summary

Gardewine is seeking a Heavy Duty Trailer / Tractor Mechanic to join our team at the Harris Winnipeg Terminal. The ideal candidate should have a Red Seal or be willing to enroll in an apprenticeship program. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance checks, facilitating safety inspections, and completing electrical and body repairs.

We offer competitive wages, extended health care, educational support, and a retirement package. Join us at Gardewine, where we value a strong work ethic and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Red Seal or an apprentice at any level or willing to enroll in apprenticeship program.
• High school diploma with minimum of 2 years’ working experience.
• Familiar with the latest vehicle diagnostic equipment.
• Experience in preventative maintenance including electrical, interior, air brake, tire, and body maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance checks and servicing.
• Complete electrical, interior, air brake system, tire, body repairs and welding as required.
• Facilitate safety inspections.
• Repair/replace equipment when appropriate.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Experience with tools

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma

Red Seal or apprentice

Tools

Latest vehicle diagnostic equipment

Basic set of hand tools

Job description

Gardewine recently acquired Harris Transport into their group of companies. A large open flat deck transportation company which provides transload, warehousing, logistics and transportation services to customers across Canada and has a strong history that dates back over 30 years servicing a diversified customer. We are currently seeking Heavy Duty Trailer / Tractor Mechanic to join our team in our Harris Winnipeg Terminal.

What Your Duties And Responsibilities Will Include

• Perform preventative maintenance checks and servicing
• Complete electrical, interior, air brake system, tire, body repairs and welding as required
• Facilitate safety inspections
• Repair/replace equipment when appropriate
• Assess equipment to see if they require to be sent out for repair
• Recognize and report faults or malfunctions on all company equipment
• Coordinate with other maintenance staff and the terminal to determine priorities for equipment repair

What You Need

• Red Seal or an apprentice at any level or willing to enroll in apprenticeship program
• High school diploma with minimum of 2 years’ working experience
• Basic set of hand tools required
• Organizational, Interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong work ethic, to work independently and within team
• A wide array of knowledge and experience with tools
• Familiar with the latest vehicle diagnostic equipment
• Experience in preventative maintenance including electrical, interior, air brake, tire, and body maintenance

What We Offer

• Competitive or higher wage rates than average fleet companies!
• Job Stability
• Extended health care for you and your family
• Educational support
• Cost of living increaseProfit sharing program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement packages (Matched pension, RRSP, Stock Option)
• Flexible shift including work/life balance available.

Gardewine is an equal opportunity employer and recognized as a Top Fleet Employer.