Maintenance Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - Bison Transport

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    Full time
    Description

    Bison invests in the best equipment and the best people to work on our growing Maintenance department. We offer state-of-the-art equipment and software and you will enjoy working in a clean, innovative and professional team-oriented shop. We are devoted to your career advancement as a skilled technician and support national tractor and trailer apprentice certification programs.

    The Maintenance Assistant works within the Maintenance Team and is responsible for performing quick lube services as well as minor mechanical repairs and other duties in an efficient and timely manner. The Maintenance Assistant is expected to be a team player in the Maintenance Department.

    Responsibilities include:

  • Quick lube program
  • Minor repairs
  • Tractor detailing, sanitization
  • Decal removal
  • Daily/Weekly/Monthly checklists
  • General shop/yard clean up
  • Customer and internal DPF filter cleaning
  • Assistance in the other departments as required
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications:

  • Valid G/Class 5 driver's license
  • Minimum Grade 12 required or enrolled in a High School Apprenticeship Program
  • Must have mechanical aptitude
  • Able to perform manual labour
  • Adaptable and able to work independently
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Capable of multi-tasking and achieving required deadlines
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Detailed oriented
  • Basic computer skills
  • Benefits Include:

  • Supportive Apprenticeship program
  • Flexible health coverage
  • Flexible dental plan
  • Paid Personal Leave Days
  • Boot & tool allowance
  • Group life Insurance and optional life insurance
  • Group disability insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) and optional AD&D
  • Education reimbursement program
  • Profit sharing
  • RRSP Matching Plan
  • Referral bonus program
  • Career development opportunities
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Wellness program
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    Why Bison:

    • Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career

    • Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance

    • Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider

    • Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

    About Bison:

    • Celebrating over 50 years in Business

    • Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving

    • Committed to environmental sustainability