310J Trailer Technician

About the role:

JOB TITLE:   310J Trailer Technician 

POSITION CONCEPT

The primary responsibility of the position is to perform safe, quality repairs to customer equipment in a timely manner, utilizing experience and continuous process improvement to contribute to our team and work environment.

RESPONSIBILITES

Service Centre 

• Perform all types of repair and maintenance to transportation equipment
• Perform all tasks to best practices timelines
• Provide necessary hand tools for job completion
• Perform welding, including arc, MIG, Aluminum, Steel, air arc, plasma cutting and acetylene cutting
• Perform all types of brake, suspension, air system, electrical and body repairs
• Perform government safety inspections
• Ensure all parts and consumables being used are recorded on the work order at time of use
• Keep work area in standard operating condition at all times, including tools stored in standard locations
• Occasional road service calls for emergency service
• Promote a safe work environment, follow safety standards at all times and ensure timely reporting of any Health and Safety issues
• Other work as may be defined

Administration

• Ensure work order accuracy by providing real-time entry of work performed and parts used
• Understand repair standards and identify variances to support continuous improvement
• Attend staff meetings and training, after hours if required
• Working shift work when required, including weekends
• Working away from shop for emergency service calls
• Other work as may be defined

Health and Safety

• Is aware of the employee’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures as set out in the Health and Safety Manual
• Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers and customers
• Is alert to and promptly reports all actual and potentially hazardous situations to Service Manager or Shop Supervisor
• Does not operate faulty equipment
• Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by the task, MSDS or company policy
• Promptly reports personal injury to your supervisor and seeks first aid as needed
• Participates in fire and Occupational Health and Safety training and drills.  Reports concerns
• Strives to improve work processes to reduce risks
• Knows the facility emergency evacuation plan

DECISION-MAKING & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Safety minded decisions with the ability to ask when unsure
• Keep an organized work area for safety and efficiency
• Ordering parts from parts department in an organized manner

   SUPERVISION

• N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS
 

Physical Environment

• Maintenance shop floor and outside yard
• loud environment
• working with chemicals and fumes

Physical Demands

• Inside and outside in all weather extremes
• Operate all tools typical of transport equipment repair facility

Dexterity

• Climbing
• Bending
• working from ladders/platforms
• heavy lifting
• working on concrete surface for long hours

Mental/Visual Attention

• Working with heavy equipment must ensure that safety is maintained
• Working on lifting devices
• Working on scaffolding
• Working with heights
• Working under heavy equipment

Work Pressure

• Must work to deadlines to complete tasks and maintain quality

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training

• Grade 12 or equivalent with technical training
• Transport trailer/trade certification

Skills and Experience

• Certified to perform government inspections
• Able to use large tools typical of transport equipment repair shop
• Professional and respectful communication skills
• Strong technical skills related to transportation equipment
• Fluent in reading and writing in English
• Basic welding skills