Truck Mechanic

Salary: $25.50 per hour for 40 hours per week

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Minimum Education: High School

Positions Available: 1

NOC Group: Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers (72410)

NOC Job Title: Truck Mechanic

Job Duties

• Service, diagnose, repair, maintain, update, clean, equipment pre and post trip
• Perform preventive maintenance on commercial trailers, using various hand tools and machinery to repair problems, including welding on trailers
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems including chassis, frame, cab, body, engine and drive train, air brakes, steering, and fuel, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems including structural, brake and electrical systems
• Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer’s performance specifications
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor or management to determine whether to repair or replace unit
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components using hand and power tools
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments

Eligibility Requirements

• Completion of Secondary school is required. Vocational training or program is an asset but not mandatory
• 3-5 years of work experience or a 4-year truck and transport mechanic or truck-trailer repair apprenticeship is required
• Basic English to communicate with company drivers, suppliers, and management is required
• Trade certification for truck and transport mechanic will be an asset but not mandatory
• Class 1 driver’s license will be an asset but not mandatory
• Overtime rate of 1.5 times the regular is applicable after 40 hours per week or 8 hours per day

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding and handling heavy loads

How to Apply

We strongly encourage Students, Youth, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, and seniors to apply. Willing candidates are requested to apply immediately.