Truck & Trailer Mechanic

Truck & Trailer Mechanic

Our client is looking for an experienced Truck & Trailer Mechanic to join their Repair & Maintenance team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and related equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically strong, and comfortable working independently while contributing to a team environment. Leadership experience or the ability to take initiative is an asset.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Inspect and repair braking systems, suspension, steering, wheel ends, and driveline components.
• Perform repairs to engines, transmissions, differentials, and cooling systems as required.
• Diagnose electrical and electronic systems using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
• Inspect and repair trailer systems, including lighting, brakes, suspension, landing gear, doors, and related components.
• Complete commercial vehicle inspections and required repairs.
• Perform routine servicing including oil changes, lubrication, filter replacement, and fluid checks.
• Identify potential mechanical issues and recommend appropriate repairs or preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, parts, and labour.
• Complete all work in accordance with manufacturer specifications, company policies, and applicable Manitoba safety and transportation regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
Qualifications
• Truck & Trailer Mechanic certification, Red Seal or provincial equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial trucks, trailers, and heavy-duty equipment.
• Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Manitoba commercial vehicle safety requirements.
• Strong understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and work from electrical and hydraulic schematics is an asset.
• Experience repairing air brakes, manual and automatic transmissions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple repair priorities.
• Strong communication, organization, and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.
Working Conditions
• Primarily based in a Repair & Maintenance shop.
• Core hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility available.
• Overtime may be required based on operational needs.
• Work may involve exposure to noise, dirt, oil, fuel, and other shop-related materials.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, including in challenging weather conditions.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment is required, including steel-toed boots.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift parts and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and crouch for extended periods.
• Ability to work at heights when required.

We welcome applications from all interested individuals. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.