Fleet & Yard Mechanic - Fastfrate Group (Calgary)
Fleet & Yard Mechanic - Fastfrate Group (Calgary)
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Job Description
Job Title: Fleet & Yard Mechanic
Job Location: Calgary AB
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm (40 hours/week)
Compensation: $43.09/hr
Who we are:
Fastfrate Group has been providing industry-leading transportation services for more than 50 years. From what started as an LTL over-the-road and intermodal carrier Fastfrate has grown into a diverse group comprised of multiple companies operating across Canada. This evolution allows us to offer customers a full suite of asset-based transportation including over-the-road cross-border intermodal LTL and TL drayage and transload warehousing distribution logistics services and final mile.
Whats in it for you:
- A continuous improvement environment where all ideas are explored
- Engaged coaches and mentors who will provide guidance
- Friendly team atmosphere
- Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including group health and dental benefits and union pension
- Unionized working environment
- 2 weeks of uniforms provided including a uniform cleaning service
The Opportunity:
We are currently looking for one (1) full-time Fleet & Yard Mechanic to join our fast-paced team at our Calgary Alberta office. This role is responsible for:
- Provide onsite truck & trailer repairs in the Calgary yard for company equipment
- Knowledge of chassis mechanics of trucks trailers & containers
- Inspect and diagnose truck & trailer issues quickly and repair immediate need items
- Performing general truck & trailer repairs on air brakes electrical components and hydraulic systems doors landing gear etc. Experience with refrigeration and/or tailgate repairs an asset
- Perform steel / aluminum welding (Stick/Mig/Tig) as required
- Conduct annual safety inspections
- Outline all parts used and input comments into the work order (complaint cause and correction) regarding the repair
- Inspect entire vehicle and ensure repairs are complete
- Notify Fleet Co-ordinator of any additional repairs required
- Participate in formal and informal training sessions
- Help with accident investigations
- Majority of work to be done outside must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions
- Perform other maintenance duties as required
What you need to be successful in the role:
- Provincial Alberta Heavy Equipment or Truck and Coach Technician Certification or interprovincial designation from other province
- 2-5 years of prior work experience as a Technician
- Prior experience working on trucks trailers & containers an asset
- Steel / aluminum welding experience (Stick/Mig/Tig) an asset
- Knowledgeable with air brakes and electrical diagnostics
- Valid class 5 drivers license required
- Must have suitable tools or willingness to purchase prior to hire
- Able to use current technology to ensure vehicle safety and performance
- Detail oriented with the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment
- Mechanically inclined
- Interested in the transportation industry
- Safety minded
- Strong customer focus
- Proactive attitude and takes initiative to prevent issues
- Well-organized enthusiastic professional and a positive team member
- An opportunity to contribute to the company by continually making improvements and resolving issues
- Good verbal and written communication skills relationship building and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn new skills
How To Apply:
If you are looking to join an industry-leading transportation company the role of Fleet & Yard Mechanic may be right for you.
No phone calls please. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
