Fleet & Yard Mechanic - Fastfrate Group (Calgary)
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
What’s 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 driver’s 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
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About Challenger Motor Freight Inc
Challenger is a North American leader in the supply chain industry and has been since its inception in 1975. The Challenger Group employs more than 2,000 people and operates approximately 1,500 trucks and 3,300 trailers. As one of the largest privately owned truckload carriers in Canada, Challenger has been consistently recognized by its customers and within the industry for the outstanding quality of its services.
This year, Challenger was once again given the honour of being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and has been a Platinum member since 2007. Challenger is an active leader in many significant green initiatives, including LEED certification of their headquarters and SmartWay Transport partnership.
In addition to our state of the art HQ facilities in Cambridge, Ontario, the Challenger Group has facilities in Montreal, Toronto, London, Mississauga, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Edmonton, Chicago and Long Beach.
Fleet & Yard Mechanic - Fastfrate Group (Calgary)
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
What’s 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 driver’s 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
EVun8C766X
About Challenger Motor Freight Inc
Challenger is a North American leader in the supply chain industry and has been since its inception in 1975. The Challenger Group employs more than 2,000 people and operates approximately 1,500 trucks and 3,300 trailers. As one of the largest privately owned truckload carriers in Canada, Challenger has been consistently recognized by its customers and within the industry for the outstanding quality of its services.
This year, Challenger was once again given the honour of being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and has been a Platinum member since 2007. Challenger is an active leader in many significant green initiatives, including LEED certification of their headquarters and SmartWay Transport partnership.
In addition to our state of the art HQ facilities in Cambridge, Ontario, the Challenger Group has facilities in Montreal, Toronto, London, Mississauga, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Edmonton, Chicago and Long Beach.