Truck/Trailer Mechanic

Darling International Canada Inc., is Canada's largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry, operating six processing facilities across Canada. Darling Canada provides essential services for the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing, and recycling edible and inedible animal by-products. Darling is committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality, and excellent customer service.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Logistics Department, the Truck Mechanic is responsible for the repair and maintenance of our fleet equipment.

HOURS: 10-hour shifts overtime after 40 hours per week

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete all repairs and service to fleet equipment consisting of various trucks and trailers
• Complete safety inspections on equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Adhere to all company policies and applicable regulations
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems
• Other duties as assigned
• Shift work, days / evenings

WE OFFER:

• Class 4 Red Seal: $45.91
• Employer Paid Benefits plan, including Life Insurance, Disability and Health, Dental and Vision
• 3% Matched Defined Contribution (DC) pension plan
• Paid time off (sick days, floater, vacation) and shift premiums
• Uniforms provided
• Safety shoe/boot program
• Company provides all required tools
• Educational Assistance Programs, Scholarship Programs and Apprenticeship Programs

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Safety Certification required if levels are applicable
• Knowledge of hydraulics' is considered an asset
• Good communication skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision and/or in a team setting
• Class 1 driver's license considered an asset

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with federal, and provincial standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with provincial standards
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to occasionally lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Typical of a food manufacturing plant environment including high volume of raw material smell, changeable weather and temperature conditions.
• Noise level from moderate to high.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as bending, pulling, pushing, lifting etc.

Darling International Canada Inc. is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where our facilities are located. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a manufacturing environment. Darling is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with provincial accessibility legislation. The Human Resources Department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in an alternate format on request. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This job posting is for a current vacancy within our organization.

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified recruiters, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.