Trailer Technician - Apprentice or Journeyperson
Top Lift Enterprises is a leader in the sales and distribution of Heavy Equipment, Intermodal Container Handling and Industrial Forklift lines. We are currently looking for skilled Chassis/Trailer Mechanic to join our team. As a Trailer Mechanic, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and servicing trailers in railyards, ensuring they are safe through inspections and preventative maintenance.
Apprentices are welcome to apply!
What will you be doing as a Trailer Mechanic?
- Inspection diagnosis and repair trailers, trailer frames electrical systems, landing gear assemblies and trailer bodies, suspensions systems, tires, wheels, hubs and axles, air and auxiliary systems, braking systems, roof repairs, hitching/coupling systems, as well as ventilation devices.
- Thoroughly inspecting trailer mechanisms, ensuring that the trailer is safe and reliable for operations.
- Preventative maintenance on trailer and mechanical parts.
- Testing and adjusting repaired systems to manufacturer’s performance specifications.
- Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems to identify problems.
- Familiar with electronics, and able to read blueprints, or use electronic diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot repairs.
- Complete detailed inspection reports to record problems and work performed.
- Effectively communicate with supervisor on work performed, general vehicle condition, and future repair requirements.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a clean and safe facility, following company safety policies and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.
- Ability to perform repairs in different environmental settings, such as in repair shop or outside in the yard.
- Ensure maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely manner.
What Top Lift has to offer:
- Positive and inclusive work culture
- Competitive hourly rate
- Company paid health benefits (health, dental and vision)
- Life Insurance
- Boot allowance
- Company RRSP match plan
- Referral bonus program
What we are looking for:
- 3-5 Years of experience servicing trailers, or related mechanical/electrical experience is preferred
- Commercial vehicle inspection license preferred.
- Must have a clean drivers abstract.
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends would be considered an asset.
Top Lift Enterprises Inc. is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$34.92 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
