Trailer Mechanic
Posted:
29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
CWS Logistics requires a TRANSPORT TRAILER TECHNICIAN for our Winnipeg shop.
We have a fleet of 200 heated and dry van trailers that we maintain at our Winnipeg shop. We offer benefits RRSP matching and weekday only shifts. Boot allowance is offered after 1 successful year of employment. PPE is provided and many shop specific tools also provided.
Qualifications:
- Safety inspection certificate an asset.
- Journeyman certificate an asset.
- Minimum 3 years experience preferred.
- Welding experience an asset.
- Experience with 53 van trailers.
- Experience on Solara Heater units an asset.
- Drivers License 5 and or Class 1A license an asset.
- No existing allergy to agriculture chemicals or pesticides.
- Must be able to read write and speak basic English.
- Must be able to do basic math calculations.
- Capable of using diagnostic tools and computer.
- Must have full set of hand tools.
- Excellent focus and attention to detail.
- Ability to work as a team and independently.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Ability to wear various personal protective equipment (PPE) including fall protection.
- Will be trained on TDG WHMIS forklift and first-aid.
Duties:
- Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on van trailers and converter dollies.
- Perform MPI (Manitoba) standard safety inspections for commercial vehicles.
- Follow work order/repair process and documentations.
- Inspect and test mechanical units such as: lights air systems axles and ABS brake systems.
- Adjust repair replace parts/components of trailer systems including: frame body engines fuel system electrical systems on Solara heaters.
- Adjust repair or replace parts and components of trailer systems including structural brake and electrical systems.
- Comply and participate with Canada Labour Code Part II (health and safety regulations).
- Comply to CWS policies and procedures as well as industry standards.
- Report near misses and accidents.
- Perform all other duties assigned by manager.
- Responsible for the organization and cleanliness of their workstation and shop parts-room and yard.
CWS Logistics Ltd. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the Workplace and is located at: 1664 Seel Avenue off Waverley. Interested applicants can submit their resume by emailing: