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Trailer Mechanic

July 21, 2023
Department:
Service
Location:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:

TRAILER MECHANIC

Maxim Truck and Trailer

6707 – 84th Street SE

Calgary, AB T2C 4T6

Maxim is currently seeking TRAILER TECHNICIANS for our growing Calgary location. The successful candidate will diagnose and complete repairs and/or services on heavy-duty trailers to ensure customer satisfaction and profits for Maxim, while working as a member of our team.

Hours: 7:00AM-5:30PM Wednesday-Saturday

Responsibilities:

  • Conducts repairs/service under the direction of the Shop Foreman. Notifies Foreman of any additional repairs required on the unit.
  • Tests and inspects repairs – conducts road test to ensure quality of work
  • Determines unit issues by way of thorough diagnostics
  • Record appropriate information on all work orders (serial numbers, parts used, repairs completed, or problems/unusual situations encountered during repairs)
  • Maintain company tools and equipment; general shop upkeep to promote a safe work environment

Ideal Qualifications:

  • 3rd Level Apprentice to Journeyman designation or equivalent experience
  • Welding/fabricating skills are a strong asset
  • Body Panel replacement experience an asset
  • Cross member and floor repair suspension, axel repair experience an asset.
  • Trailer interior dry and reefer experience an asset.
  • Government Safety Inspection Certificate an asset and will become required
  • Interest in continually upgrading skills and knowledge in trade
  • Valid Class 1 with Air Driver’s License an asset for road testing
  • Positive attitude and team player
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability
  • Basic computer knowledge and ability to learn in house programs
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks
  • Familiar with tools of the trade and personally equipped with an adequate supply of hand tools

Why Choose Maxim?

  • Tool and Boot’ Allowance of 100% reimbursement to a maximum of $400 per calendar year.
  • Support of Apprenticeship training – Maxim will pay 100% of eligible courses and book expenses to a maximum of $1,000 per level
  • Competitive compensation package, shift premium for working evenings and weekends
  • Group Benefits including: health (drug card), dental, vision
  • RRSP plan with company match
  • Employee referral bonuses - $1,000 and a FREE IPad!
  • A great team to work with, and more!

More About Us:

Contrary to popular belief, we are not a transportation company! We provide quality transportation equipment, parts, and service to our customers. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we are a full service truck and trailer equipment dealer with 17 locations from Vancouver to Montreal. We are proud to be a Canadian company with 500 employees in business for 40 years.

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