Fleet & Yard Mechanic - Fastfrate Group (Calgary)
- Calgary, AB
- $43.09 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A continuous improvement environment where all ideas are explored
- Engaged coaches and mentors who will provide guidance
- Friendly team atmosphere
- Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including group health and dental benefits and union pension
- Unionized working environment
- 2 weeks of uniforms provided, including a uniform cleaning service
- Provide onsite truck & trailer repairs in the Calgary yard for company equipment
- Knowledge of chassis mechanics of trucks, trailers & containers
- Inspect and diagnose truck & trailer issues quickly and repair immediate need items
- Performing general truck & trailer repairs on air brakes, electrical components and hydraulic systems, doors, landing gear etc. Experience with refrigeration and/or tailgate repairs an asset
- Perform steel / aluminum welding (Stick/Mig/Tig) as required
- Conduct annual safety inspections
- Outline all parts used and input comments into the work order (complaint, cause and correction) regarding the repair
- Inspect entire vehicle and ensure repairs are complete
- Notify Fleet Co-ordinator of any additional repairs required
- Participate in formal and informal training sessions
- Help with accident investigations
- Majority of work to be done outside, must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions
- Perform other maintenance duties as required
- Provincial Alberta Heavy Equipment or Truck and Coach Technician Certification, or interprovincial designation from other province
- 2-5 years’ of prior work experience as a Technician
- Prior experience working on trucks, trailers & containers an asset
- Steel / aluminum welding experience (Stick/Mig/Tig) an asset
- Knowledgeable with air brakes and electrical diagnostics
- Valid class 5 driver’s license required
- Must have suitable tools or willingness to purchase prior to hire
- Able to use current technology to ensure vehicle safety and performance
- Detail oriented with the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment
- Mechanically inclined
- Interested in the transportation industry
- Safety minded
- Strong customer focus
- Proactive attitude and takes initiative to prevent issues
- Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional and a positive team member
- An opportunity to contribute to the company by continually making improvements and resolving issues
- Good verbal and written communication skills, relationship building and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn new skills
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