JOB DESCRIPTION – TRUCK AND TRAILER MECHANIC

Supervised by the Mechanical Foreman, the Truck and Trailer Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing all repair work on the vehicles in keeping with a mechanic’s qualifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES – TRUCK AND TRAILER MECHANIC

• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles;
• Perform mechanical inspections;
• Perform maintenance on emission control systems;
• Adjust brakes;
• Adjust clutches and their components;
• Remove and install clutches;
• Change gaskets on transmissions, differentials and axles;
• Perform minor repairs on transmissions and differentials;
• Program engine parameters;
• Change minor engine components;
• Diagnose and repair minor electrical problems;
• Diagnose and repair problems with compressed-air systems;
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic problems;
• Diagnose and repair brake problems;
• Diagnose and repair suspension and steering problems;
• All other related tasks.

REQUIRED PROFILE – TRUCK AND TRAILER MECHANIC

• Vocational diploma in heavy vehicle mechanics or other related field;
• Have four or more years of experience in heavy vehicle mechanics;
• Have Preventive Maintenance Program (PMP) certification from the SAAQ (an asset)
• Have a valid driver’s license;
• Have a tool box;
• Have a sense of initiative and independence, and be a team player;
• Have computer skills;
• Know how to use the insight programs (Cummins)

BENEFITS

• Group insurance
• Group RRSP
• Virtual Medicine Service
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Virtual Medicine Service

WORK SCHEDULE:

7/7 day time (Wednesday or Tuesday)

12 hours

Potential for accommodation