Junior Technician - Winnipeg, Canada - Janssen Equipment Repair

Janssen Equipment Repair

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who is JER?

At Janssen Equipment Repair (JER), we are celebrating over 25 years of operations, and we are still growing strong We are in need of a junior technician to support our railway team for our leading customer, CN.

During COVID-19, we were fortunate to continue our livelihood and maintain our operations, in fact, our work loads increased. The demand for JER's services is the highest it's ever been. We had zero layoffs during the pandemic. Our employees are our lifeline.

We are flexible on hiring salary rates, these are based on experience of the applicant. Schedule will be negotiated during the interviewing process.

JER covers the cost of training to be rail compliant.

Safety is our number one priority, and we promise to follow all necessary steps to ensure our team is able to perform their responsibilities safely, efficiently and respectfully.

JER is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principles of equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all qualified individuals.

What JER Has to Offer:

Training at JER's expense (during company hours)
PPE at JER's expense
Company iPads during working hours
Tools and company trucks to be used during working hours
Strategic career mapping for growth
Flexible shifts
Overtime
Two weeks vacation
Extensive Benefits Package

Who is CN?

The Canadian National Railway is a Canadian Class I freight railway which serves Canada and the Midwestern and Southern United States.

CN's supply chain includes a 20,000-mile network that spans across Canada and Mid-America, connecting three coasts: the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico.

No matter the job, CN's priority is to keep employees, customers' goods, and communities safe. JER's core values align exactly to CN's priority of safety first. Communication, respect and teamwork are imperative to our operations.

Junior Technician Position
As a
Junior Technician you will work out of our shop, and on-site at various customer locations throughout Winnipeg.

You'll be responsible for the duties outlined below and you will be supporting in accelerating and growing our JER team and working towards a senior level technician position.

Responsibilities

Accurate recording of temperatures and fuel levels of all reefer and heater units at customer sites.
Securing and Routing of power cables on rail equipment.
Mounting/Dismounting of clipon generators on containers using a forklift.
Electrical and engine repairs on diesel reefers.
Cable repair and maintenance, electrical troubleshooting (3 phase) on electric reefers.
Inspection, diagnosis, and repair of marine electric reefer units.
Inspection, diagnosis, and repair of diesel reefer units.
Inspection, diagnosis, and repair of diesel heater containers.
Inspection, diagnosis, and repair of diesel generators.
Inspection of reefer power cables prior to use.
Photo / Video recording of unit temperatures and cabling.
Refueling of intermodal equipment.
Topping up fluids on generators and other intermodal equipment.
Communication with customers via phone, Rocket Chat, and twoway radio.
Other tasks as required.

Requirements:

Must have a safety-oriented work ethic.

Must be punctual and reliable.

Must pay excellent attention to detail.

Must have a valid Class 5 drivers' license.

Must be able to pass a criminal record check.

Must be 18 or older. (Unable to obtain Erailsafe if under 18)

Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions. This is an outdoor working position (rain, direct sunlight, snow etc.)

Must have basic computer skills.

You share similar values to JER's Core Values (Customer Focus, Communication, Respect, Continuous Improvement, Empowerment & Investment, Honesty & Integrity)

Qualifications and Skills
Additional skills and qualifications we are seeking include, but are not limited to:

Advanced mechanical ability and experience
Troubleshooting skills paired with critical thinking and time management
Selfmotivated, and ability to work unsupervised
Placed in the oncall or weekend rotation, if JER needs support

Medical Requirements
Operating safely is JER's core foundation. We are also committed to a healthy workplace which is supported by our Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures.

All new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that entails physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessment.

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