Ward Tire is expanding our Heavy-Duty Truck & Trailer Division and is looking for an experienced Trailer Welder / Repair Technician to join our growing team.
We're looking for someone who understands commercial trailers—someone who has experience repairing, rebuilding, modifying, and fabricating components on highway trailers, tank trailers, flat decks, gravel trailers, and vocational equipment.
If you're looking for a shop where every day brings a different challenge and your skills are respected, we'd like to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Perform structural repairs on commercial trailers
- MIG and TIG weld steel, aluminum, and stainless steel components
- Fabricate replacement parts and repair damaged trailer structures
- Repair crossmembers, frame rails, suspension hangers, landing gear supports and structural cracks
- Complete trailer modifications and custom fabrication projects
- Repair and reinforce tank trailers, pressure vessels and specialized equipment
- Assist with complete trailer rebuilds and refurbishments
- Read blueprints, drawings and repair procedures
- Operate plasma cutters, ironworkers, presses, torches and fabrication equipment
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3 years of commercial trailer repair or heavy-duty welding experience
- Strong MIG and TIG welding skills
- Experience welding steel, aluminum and stainless steel
- Ability to fabricate components from raw material
- Experience repairing highway trailers, tank trailers or heavy-duty equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
Preferred Qualifications
- B Pressure Welder Certification (considered a major asset)
- Experience repairing tank trailers or pressure vessels
- CWB Welding Certification
- Experience with suspension, brake or frame repairs
- Journeyman Welder - Alberta Red Seal is required
- Forklift and overhead crane experience
- Heavy Duty Mechanic experience is an asset
- CVIP inspection experience is an asset
Why Join Ward Tire?
Ward Tire has evolved into a full-service commercial truck and trailer repair facility servicing fleets across Alberta.
We invest in our people, equipment and facilities to provide a workplace where skilled tradespeople can build long-term careers.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages based on experience
- Consistent, year-round work
- Modern equipment and shop facilities
- Overtime opportunities
- Excellent benefits package
- Opportunities for advancement
- A positive team culture that values quality workmanship
- Diverse work on commercial trailers, tankers and specialty equipment
Who You Are
You take pride in doing quality work the first time.
You enjoy solving problems, fabricating repairs that last, and working on equipment that keeps Alberta's transportation industry moving.
If you're an experienced trailer welder looking for a shop that values craftsmanship, integrity and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help build the future of Ward Tire's Truck & Trailer Division.
Pay: $38.00-$43.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
