Technician - Trailer
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2-3 years’ experience as a Level 2 trailer technician
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Trailer Technician
Shift: Weekends
Operating for over 50 years; the TransX is one of the largest Canadian (CN Rail-owned) providers of premier integrated transportation and logistics services across North America. With 11 locations across Canada and the USA, approximately 900 company employees, and over 4000 trucks, trailers, and containers, our team is dedicated to building strong business relationships and providing service excellence to support our customer’s business needs. TransX invests in the best equipment and the best people to work on our growing tractor, trailer, and intermodal fleet. We offer state-of-the-art equipment and software.
TransX is a CN owned, world class Transportation Company that is committed to supporting and developing our most important asset – our people. We are continually looking to provide a better customer experience and to offer our customer a higher repair standard.
To learn more about the career opportunities at TransX, please visit our website: https://transx.com/services/maintenance-department/
Summary:
The Trailer Technicians will work in conjunction with the Service Writer and the other Technicians to complete preventative maintenance and repairs on the TransX fleet in a timely and efficient manner by diagnosing problems found during inspections prescribing the correct remedial action.
As a TransX Technician, you will enjoy working in a clean, innovative and professional team-oriented shop. We are devoted to your career advancement as a skilled technician and support national tractor and trailer apprentice certification programs.
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years’ experience as a Level 2 trailer technician
- CVIP Certification certified
- Knowledge of common occupational skills
- Conducts PMs, wheel re-torques, general maintenance and inspections, minor structural repairs, panel and scuffliner repairs, has experience in torch and welding capabilities, performs brake work, tire work and wheel-end repairs to suspension and related parts, has some knowledge of structural repairs, and can diagnose ABS system and can perform wheel seal replacement.
- Terms and conditions apply to be eligible for the signing bonus
Please note this position is Permanent, Full-time, Days and subject to a modified work schedule.
Benefits:
- Additional hourly premiums available (shift ad skill-based)
- 25-40 hours of annual training and supports education reimbursement
- Comprehensive group health benefits
- Referral bonus program (conditions apply)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Canada Life RRSP contribution with company match
- Career development opportunities
Why TransX:
- Large, Canadian owned company (CN)
- Operating for over 50 years
- Leading transportation and logistics services
- 11 Terminals across North America
- Competitive compensation
- Partnered training programs and learning support provider
- Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.
TransX Ltd. is committed to building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion also welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.
If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Trailer Technician at Transx Ltd will complete preventative maintenance and repairs on trailers, diagnosing problems found during inspections. The work includes brake, tire, wheel-end and ABS repairs, welding and structural fixes.
Requirements
Candidates need 2-3 years of experience as a Level 2 trailer technician and CVIP certification. Strong knowledge of common occupational skills, including brake, tire, welding and ABS diagnosis, is needed.
Skills
- CVIP
- Preventative maintenance
- Wheel re-torque
- Brake repair
- Tire repair
- Wheel-end repair
- Suspension repair
- ABS diagnosis
- Wheel seal replacement
- Welding
- Torch cutting
- Structural repair
- Panel repair
- Scuffliner repair
- Diagnostics
- Inspections
- Troubleshooting
- Fleet maintenance
Benefits
- Comprehensive group health benefits
- Canada Life RRSP contribution with company match
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Referral bonus program
- Signing bonus
- Annual training and education reimbursement
- Career development opportunities
- Additional hourly premiums
Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Trailer Technician
- trailer maintenance
- CVIP
- CVIP certification
- preventative maintenance
- brake repair
- tire repair
- wheel-end repair
- ABS diagnosis
- welding
- torch
- structural repair
- wheel seal replacement
- heavy truck mechanic
- transportation
- logistics
- fleet maintenance
- intermodal
- Level 2 technician
- apprenticeship
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Tuition support
- Signing bonus
- Performance bonus
- Paid training
Licences and certifications
- CVIP
Tools
- torch
- welding equipment
Languages
- English