Truck and Trailer Mechanic

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 repairs 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 
• Does not operate faulty equipment
• Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required 
• 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.

 Education and Training

• Grade 12 or equivalent with technical training
• Red Seal Truck & Coach certification

• 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
• Minimum 2 years welding skills

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