Truck and Transport Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Fort Garry Industries (FGI) is Canada's most trusted truck and trailer parts, sales and service provider.

With over 100 years of service under our belt, we are always expanding and looking for talented and motivated people to join our team and help with our continued success! Joining FGI means being part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of the transportation industry.

Our WINNIPEG BRANCH has an exciting opportunity for a TRUCK AND TRANSPORT MECHANIC to join our team!

What You Will Do :

The ideal candidate will be a Journeyman Truck and Transport Mechanic or 4th level apprentice that will primarily perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on trailers and some minor truck work. You will work with your team members to deliver a high-quality customer experience that exceeds customer expectations through the following tasks :

Remove and replace brakes, brake drums, hubs, seals, and bearings

Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, lighting systems, and associated parts

Repair or replace chassis components including springs, spring hangers, equalizers, axles, subframes and their associated parts, air bags and air system components

Repair or replace bumpers, bumper braces, mud flap brackets, dolly legs and dolly leg assemblies

Repair or replace decking, rub rails, doors and door trim, and perform minor repairs to roofs, panels, nose panels, lower and upper rails, and associated parts

Perform safety inspections

Repair and replace hydraulic pumps, safety valves and any other necessary mechanical components

Perform incidental welding operations on steel and / or aluminum trailers

Diagnose defects in light / heavy duty trucks and perform required mechanical services

Perform repairs & preventative maintenance services on heavy / medium trucks and trailers

Ensure documentation is complete and accurate

Other duties as assigned

What We Require :

The ideal candidate is a JOURNEYMAN TRUCK AND TRANSPORT MECHANIC or registered level 4 apprentice

License to perform safety inspections on trucks and trailers is preferred but not required

Demonstrated understanding of highway truck and automotive wiring

Previous hydraulic experience is preferred but not required

Must be able to meet the physical requirements : Lift up to 75lbs, able to work while kneeling / squatting and crouching, work at varying heights and enclosed areas

Must posses their own tools to complete tasks

Proficient with Microsoft Office and other standard office equipment

Excellent customer service skills

Strong communication skills, including both written and verbal

Team-oriented, adaptable, with a commitment to safety excellence

What We Offer :

Competitive Wages -PLUS Yearly bonus!

Great Benefits -Health, Dental, Vision, and much, much more

RRSP Matching

Health Spending Account

Paid sick days and Short-Term Disability Benefits

Discount on gym membership

Retirement Perks

And an overall great place to be!

Fort Garry Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Fort Garry Industries is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. It is our goal to achieve a workforce that is reflective of the citizens we serve. Employment Equity promotes the principles of fairness, merit and equitable employment representation. Fort Garry Industries values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing.