Trailer Technician - Calgary, Canada - Day & Ross

Day & Ross

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At Day & Ross, you'll go far.
Day & Ross is one of Canada's largest transportation companies, serving top brands across North America.

We got our start hauling potatoes in 1950, and now we have a team of more than 8,000 employees, drivers and owner operators.

We believe our people are our greatest strength - and we treat them like family.

For over a decade, we've been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, and we have been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation every year since 2018.

Our industry recognition is a testament to the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

About the Role
Licenced Trailer Technician
Full-time
Calgary, AB

Responsible for preventative maintenance, pre-inspection maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on the company's fleet of trailers in accordance with the applicable level of training and apprenticeship.

How You'll Help

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of trailers according to work orders and in keeping with level of training/apprenticeship (see below)
Maintaining safe shop environment (may include snow removal from the roof, deicing, washing vehicles, sweeping, etc.

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_Pre-apprentice Trailer Technicians_ provide support to journeypersons and to apprentices under the leadership of a journeyperson in all aspects of the maintenance and repair of trailers, including but not limited to brakes, suspension systems, surelok, tires (including psi), trailer axles, lighting systems, rear walls and doors, frame and support, chassis, lighting, wiring, hydraulics, heating & refrigeration systems.
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_Apprentice Trailer Technicians_, under the leadership of a journeyperson, are involved in all aspects of the repair and maintenance of trailers (see above) and may provide general direction and guidance to Pre-Apprentice Technicians. Apprentice Technicians are expected to work more independently and exercise greater judgment through the various stages of the apprenticeship, obtaining final verification of work from a Journeyperson Technician.
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_Journeyperson Technicians _independently repair and maintain trailers (see above) and provide general direction, guidance, mentoring and training to Pre-Apprentice and Apprentice Technicians.

Maintenance and repair of trailer bodies, including miscellaneous accessories such as hub caps, decals, reflective tape, painting, etc.
Documentation of all findings and work done.

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_Lead Journeyperson Technicians _provide work direction for all team members and act as escalation point for complex maintenance and repairs.

Provide guidance, mentoring and training to Pre-Apprentice and Apprentice Technicians
Work independently to complete diagnostic, service, repair and maintain trailers.
Maintain and repair trailer bodies, including miscellaneous accessories such as hubcaps, decals, reflective tape, painting, etc.
Document and update Service Supervisor/Service Manager on completion time changes, all findings, work done and potential future service requirements.
Other duties as may be required.

Your Skills & Experience:

Postsecondary training in trailer repair and/or completion of trailer technician certificate course
Preference given to applicants with Red Seal journeyperson certification
Additional training in tire repairs and/or refrigeration will be considered an asset
CVIP, an asset
Valid Class 1 license also considered an asset
Previous work experience in an industrial environment, preferably in the transportation industry
Previous experience and qualification to perform Safety inspections are considered an asset in this position,
Ability to obtain CVIP
Physically fit and able to lift, move, reach, bend, walk, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel and crouch for extended period of time
Ability to work in tight spaces
Strong knowledge of transportation industry's rules and regulations regarding transport trailers and components
Knowledge of and ability to use safe work practices, including safe lifting and bending, working in tight spaces, etc.
Troubleshooting and problem solving abilities
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Good communication skills verbal and written
As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply._