Job Summary
We are looking for skilled and motivated Mobile Trailer Mechanics with an entrepreneurial mindset to join us as Independent Contractors. This role is ideal for experienced professionals in the trailer repair and maintenance industry who already own and operate their own business. Successful candidates will have the necessary documentation to verify business ownership, insurance coverage, and compliance with relevant regulations. If you thrive in an independent, fast-paced environment, have a passion for the trailer industry, and want to bring your expertise and problem-solving skills to customers throughout the Victoria area, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical systems; landing gear assemblies and trailer frames; hitching/coupling systems; trailer bodies; suspensions systems; tires, wheels, hubs, and axles; air and auxiliary systems; braking systems; heating and refrigeration systems as well as ventilation devices and hydraulic systems
- Use hand tools and various specialized diagnostic equipment to diagnose, isolate and repair faults
- Review work orders and execute on those assigned to you
- Follow defined work order process and procedures, ensuring detailed, accurate and timely completion of all records daily.
- Perform scheduled maintenance service and test repaired systems
- Read and interpret owner/operator/manufacturer operating manuals and service specifications
- Explain mechanical issues in a clear and concise manner.
- Provide estimates for repairs and services as required by clients
- Follow all safety protocols when working on trailers
- Keep up to date on technology and upgrade skills as required
- Ensure any parts used are charged accurately to the repair order and participate in regular physical counts of all materials in possession
Job Requirements
- Licensed Truck-Trailer Service Technician preferred, or Truck and Coach Technician with all required skills and certifications to the trade
- Comfortable using technology, taking before and after picture of repairs, and using the new DriveOn electronic system for safety process.
- Welding, fabricating, electrical, mechanical and reefer experience an asset
- Must be able to provide registered company name & HST number, along with proof of vehicle, liability, and WSIB insurance, in addition to owning own truck and tools
- Organized and self-motivated worker with great attention to detail
- A clean drivers abstract
- Ability to lift heavy parts up to 50 lbs on occasion
- Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, training documents and complete repair procedures in accordance with Ministry of Transportation repair requirements
- Ability to apply common sense to understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
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Job Type: Fixed term contract
Pay: $36.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
