Hansen's Group of Companies currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Apprentice Truck/Trailer Mechanic to to join our growing team at Jemm Truck & Trailer located in Pickering, Ontario, Canada.
Hansen’s Group of Companies is committed to promoting and maintaining employment equity and welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to self-identify during your application for employment.
Excellent benefits package available to Full Time employee’s after completing probationary period and opportunity for advancement. Join us!
- Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
- Group RRSP
- Wellness Program
- Profit Share Program
- Employee Quarterly 50/50 Charity & Bonus Draws
Summary
The Apprentice Truck/Trailer Mechanic is required to perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair, and maintenance of trucks, trailers, and general equipment. The candidate must be willing to learn how to analyze, troubleshoot, dismantle, align, assemble, and adjust mechanical equipment and machinery to maintain it in efficient operating condition. Work assignments will be received in the form of oral or written work orders, the employee is expected to help determine the nature and extent of needed repairs.
Core Competencies
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Accountability and Dependability
- Teamwork
- Result Focused
Job Duties
- Assist in troubleshoot, diagnose and repair commercial trailers and equipment
- Installation of new and added-on equipment
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs to trucks and equipment
- Monitor parts usage and report on any materials used
- Assist in ordering replacement parts and supplies
- Accurate completion of work orders
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
- Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques
- Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to occupational health and safety regulations
- Perform in a team environment with minimal supervision
- Other mechanical repair work as required
Job Requirements
- Completion of college/vocational or technical training
- Must have 2 - 3 years experience as a registered 310T or 310J Mechanic.
- Possess a valid driver’s G class license
- Proven mechanical abilities in commercial truck/trailer repairs
- Ability to work independently in a busy environment
- Experience with routine maintenance operations
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Able to work well under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Computer literate
Work Conditions
- Shift work required - Days & Afternoon
- Ability to use ladders, footstools, etc
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to walk, bend and squat
- Ability to push and pull
- Ability to teist and reach overhead
- Ability to grasp and squeeze
- Intermittent exposure to outdoor weather conditions
- Exposure to shop conditions
- Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety footwear
- Overtime as required
- Hazards associated with the trade
- Physical ability to lift up to 50lb
- Work both indoors and outdoors
