Diesel Mechanic Red Seal - Winnipeg
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
$40 to $45 CAD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $40 to $45 CAD / hour
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5+ years of practical tractor-trailer maintenance experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Licensed Heavy Duty Technician / Truck & Trailer Mechanic
Winnipeg, MB (King Edward Area)
$40–$45/hour
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Position Summary
Are you an experienced, licensed technician looking for a company that values your skills and invests in your future? We are hiring a skilled Heavy Duty Technician / Truck & Trailer Mechanic to join a leading transportation and fleet maintenance operation in Winnipeg.
This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining commercial trucks and trailers while working with modern equipment, advanced diagnostic tools, and a strong support team. You’ll have the opportunity to build your career through ongoing OEM training, advancement opportunities, and a clean, safety-focused workplace.
What’s Offered
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive wage of $40–$45/hour
- Shift premiums:
- 2nd Shift: +$3.00/hr
- 3rd Shift: +$4.00/hr
- Weekend Shift: +$3.00/hr
- Modern and clean shop environment
- Industry-leading tools and technology
- RRSP matching program
- Affordable health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation + 11 statutory holidays + sick days
- Free uniforms and laundry service
- Tool and boot allowance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing technical training and career development
- Advancement opportunities within a growing organization
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on trucks and trailers
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using advanced testing equipment
- Repair engines, transmissions, differentials, fuel systems, turbochargers, brakes, steering, and suspension systems
- Complete warranty-related repairs and documentation
- Conduct road tests when required
- Operate shop tools, hoists, welding equipment, and diagnostic systems safely
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Complete repairs efficiently with minimal supervision
- Support additional shop projects as needed
Qualifications
- 5+ years of practical tractor-trailer maintenance experience
- Valid Red Seal or applicable provincial trade certification
- Valid Class 3 or Class D licence with air brake endorsement (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills on major components
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, welding, and computerized diagnostics
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Willingness to travel locally for service calls or training when needed
Physical Requirements
- Regular lifting up to 12 kg
- Frequent lifting up to 23 kg
- Occasional lifting up to 45 kg
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and work with tools throughout the shift
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Diesel Mechanic at Staffmax will inspect, diagnose and repair trucks and trailers, including engines, brakes, steering and suspension. The work also covers warranty repairs, road tests and keeping the shop area clean and organized.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 5 years of practical tractor-trailer maintenance experience, a Red Seal or provincial trade certification, and a valid Class 3 or Class D licence with air brake endorsement. Strong diagnostic skills on major components and comfort working in a non-climate-controlled shop are also required.
Skills
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Engine repair
- Transmission repair
- Differential repair
- Fuel systems
- Turbochargers
- Brake systems
- Steering systems
- Suspension systems
- Preventative maintenance
- Warranty repair
- Road testing
- Welding
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Computerized diagnostics
- Electrical diagnostics
- Basic computer skills
- Air brake systems
- Preventive inspection
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Shift premiums
- RRSP matching
- Health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation and statutory holidays
- Free uniforms and laundry
- Tool and boot allowance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing technical training
Categories
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Trades
Keywords
- Diesel mechanic
- Red Seal
- Heavy duty technician
- Truck mechanic
- Trailer mechanic
- Commercial vehicle repair
- Diagnostics
- Air brakes
- Class 3
- Class D
- Welding
- Engine repair
- Transmission repair
- OEM training
- Fleet maintenance
- Winnipeg
- Shift premium
- Sign-on bonus
- Tractor-trailer
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition support
- Signing bonus
- Performance bonus
- Wellness program
- Paid training
- Uniform provided
- Remote work allowance
Licences and certifications
- Red Seal
- Class 3
- Class D
- Air brake endorsement
Tools
- Diagnostic equipment
- Hoists
- Welding equipment
- Hand tools
- Power tools