Heavy Duty Truck/Trailer Mechanic

Fort
Garry Industries (FGI) is Canada's most trusted truck and trailer parts, sales
and service provider. FGI group of companies has over 500 employees with
locations across Canada. 

With over
100 years of service under our belt, we are always expanding and looking for
talented and motivated people to join our team and help with our continued
success Joining FGI means being part of a forward-thinking team shaping the
future of the transportation industry.

Our RED DEER BRANCH has an exciting opportunity for a HEAVY DUTY TRUCK/TRAILER MECHANIC to
join our team

What You
Will Do:

The ideal candidate will be a Journeyman Heavy Duty Truck/Trailer Mechanic or apprentice that will primarily perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on trailers and some minor truck work. You will work with your team members to deliver a high-quality customer experience that exceeds customer expectations through the following tasks:

• Remove and replace brakes, brake drums, hubs, seals, and bearings
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, electric tarps and chutes, lighting
  systems, and associated parts
• Repair or replace chassis components including
  springs, spring hangers, equalizers, axles, subframes and their associated
  parts, air bags and air system components
• Repair or replace bumpers, bumper braces, mud flap
  brackets, dolly legs and dolly leg assemblies
• Perform CVIP inspections
• Repair and replace hydraulic pumps, safety valves and any other necessary mechanical components
• Perform incidental welding operations on steel and/or aluminum trailers
• Diagnose defects in light/heavy duty trucks and perform required mechanical services
• Perform repairs & preventative maintenance services on heavy/medium trucks and trailers
• Ensure documentation is complete and accurate
• Other duties as assigned

What We
Require:

• The ideal candidate is a journeyman truck and transport mechanic. Level 2 apprentices or higher are encouraged to apply 
• Able to perform CVIP on trucks and trailers preferred or willing to obtain licenses to perform
• Class 1 driver's license is highly desired but not required
• Demonstrated understanding of highway truck and automotive wiring
• Previous welding and fabrication experience is preferred but not required
• Previous experience installing plows, sanders or dump boxes is preferred but not required
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements: Lift up to 75lbs,
  able to work while kneeling/squatting and crouching, work at varying
  heights and enclosed areas
• Must posses their own tools to complete tasks
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer systems
  and standard office software
• Excellent customer service skills – Dedicated
  to exceeding the expectations of internal and external customers
• Strong communication skills – Confident in
  delivering clear and detailed information to customers and team members
• Team-oriented, cooperative, adaptable,
  disciplined, and solution-focused
• Professionalism, integrity, and committed to
  safety and excellence

What We
Offer:

·      
Competitive
Wages -PLUS Yearly bonus

·      
Great Benefits
-Health, Dental, Vision, and much, much more

·      
RRSP Matching

·      
Health
Spending Account – $500 per year

·      
Paid sick
days and Short-Term Disability Benefits

·      
Discount
on gym membership

·      
Retirement
Perks

·      
And an
overall great place to be

Fort
Garry Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with
disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking
part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Fort
Garry Industries is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. It is our
goal to achieve a workforce that is reflective of the citizens we serve.
Employment Equity promotes the principles of fairness, merit and equitable
employment representation. Fort Garry Industries values diversity in the
workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and Individuals with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify. The more inclusive we
are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of equality isn't just the
right thing to do, it's also the smart thing.

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