Our Service team is currently seeking a motivated Trailer Mechanic Apprentice to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in trailer repair and maintenance while learning hands‑on from experienced technicians. Main Responsibilities - Assist with inspection, maintenance, and repair of trailers.
- Learn braking systems, suspension, electrical, and structural repairs.
- Perform routine maintenance and safety checks.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Follow shop procedures and safety standards.
- Completing written work orders and associated paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
Secondary
Responsibilities - Keep equipment cleaned, lubricated and maintained.
- Develop and maintain a regular cleaning schedule to ensure the shop is kept tidy and well organized upon completion of work assignments.
- Ensure racking is kept in an order that work orders are easily accessible.
- Attend toolbox meeting prior to shift. Attributes and Skills - Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical diagrams.
- Critical eye for identifying defects.
- Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current.
- Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and the tools required in various assembly processes.
- Strong working mechanical knowledge of machines and tools,
including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Able to work autonomously and uses good decision‑making practices.
- Organizational, planning and time management skills.
- Quality Management.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications - Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
- Basic hand tools.
- Ability to work in a shop environment.
- Reliable, punctual, and strong work ethic.
- Indentured by the Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) Working Conditions - The work performed is carried out indoors in a regulated environment along with occasional outside work.
- Regular exposure to industrial shop hazards which require additional protection from noise, fall hazards and air quality. Safety boots must be worn.
- Regular fast pace or work with tight deadlines.
- A medium stress environment due to timelines.
- Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits
- AD&D;, Life and STD Disability Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- RRSP
- Company supplied PPE equipment
- Outstanding work life balance
- Safety Boot & Safety Glasses Allowance
- Year-round work
- Stable career
- Family environment and company culture