Truck trailer mechanic

ROOTS GOODS CARRIER LTD 

 

Job title: Truck trailer mechanic (NOC: 72410) 

Location: Abbotsford, BC  

Salary: $35.00 to $36.00 hourly (to be negotiated) 30 to 40 hours per Week 

Position Available: 02 

Job Type: Permanent employment, full-time 

Anticipated start date: ASAP. 

 

Job Brief:  

Roots Goods Carrier Ltd is looking for an experienced Truck trailer mechanics to join our team and take on the responsibilities of inspecting, repairing, and maintaining the components and systems of our trucks and trailers used for hauling large goods. 

 

Job Duties: 

  • Inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing truck and trailer bodies, systems and components such as floors, doors and side panels 

  • Performing preventative maintenance measures on trucks and trailers 

  • Inspecting, servicing, and replacing trailer parts, including tires 

  • Maintaining hubs and axles and adjusting or replacing them when required 

  • Checking and repairing the brake, electrical and hydraulic systems 

  • Assembling and dissembling vehicle engines and cleaning the fuel tanks  

  • Testing all systems and equipment for performance issues 

  • Using hand tools and various specialized diagnostic equipment to diagnose, isolate and repair faults 

  • Compiling inspection reports, documenting repairs, and reporting all findings to management 

  • Advising drivers on work performed, general truck or trailer condition and future work required 

  • Responding as soon as possible to client queries 

 

Requirements: 

  • High school diploma required 

  • A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a trailer mechanic 

  • In-depth knowledge of vehicle systems such as hydraulics, air brakes and electrical systems 

  • Extensive experience with vehicle diagnostic equipment 

  • Excellent interpersonal skills 

  • Manual dexterity, experience with hand tools and physical strength 

 

How to apply: 

If Eligible, please apply to this post with your resume through email: rootsgoodscarrier1@gmail.com

Long Haul Truck Driver

Overview

Vacancy- 7

Wage- $36.00/hr

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

 Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Mountain driving expertise
  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • Load and unload goods
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
  • Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
  • Pay and receive payments for goods
  • Perform brake adjustments
  • Perform emergency roadside repairs
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Bill of lading
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trans-border documentation
  • Trip reports

Transportation/travel experience

  • Long-haul

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
  • other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
 

How to apply

By email

broadwayztrucking@gmail.com