General Labourer (Cambridge)

General Labourer (Cambridge)

22 Oct
|
Next Truck Sales]
|
Cambridge

22 Oct

Next Truck Sales]

Cambridge

Next Truck Sales, a used transport truck dealer based in Cambridge, ON, is hiring for a role that combines road recovery work with hands-on mechanical and reconditioning duties. The schedule varies week to week — some weeks are recovery-heavy, others focus on local shuttling and shop work, and most involve a mix of both. This role suits someone who enjoys variety, travel, and applying practical mechanical skill, rather than a fixed daily routine.

40+ hours / week.

Paid training is provided.

Overview of duties (but not limited to) are as follows:

Recovery Trips (frequency varies — ranges from several days per week to none, depending on volume):

- Recover purchased trucks from locations in the USA and Canada
- Drive recovered tractors back to Canada — bobtail, doubled up, or towing the company pickup on a tow beam (training provided; requires the ability to learn and apply the procedure independently)
- Manage basic customs procedures when crossing back into Canada (training provided)
- Assess and manage minor in-transit issues common to used equipment, such as leaks, air leaks, or check engine lights
- Overnight and multi-day trips are required of this role. Hotel accommodations and per diem for US travel are provided, and trips are typically completed with a partner

Local Shuttle and Reconditioning Duties (on non-recovery days):

- Shuttle trucks locally to vendors for washing, repair, and reconditioning
- Perform hands-on mechanical work, including mudflap and glandhand replacement, regen procedures,



and check engine light diagnostics using onboard truck computers and OTR diagnostic tools
- Perform emissions testing (e-testing); training provided
- Remove and install transport truck wheels (training provided)
- Operate wheel polishing machine and perform maintenance routines as needed. (training provided)
- Perform general, light duty mechanical tasks on large trucks.

Skillset requirements:

- AZ licence strongly preferred; DZ licence limits the ability to perform certain job functions, including piggybacking trucks
- Comfortable operating both manual and automatic transmissions, including 18-speed manual
- Valid passport and clean criminal background check
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand and power tools
- Physically able to remove and install truck tires and wheels; comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs
- Solid work ethic and team orientation; reports to the Operations Manager, with mechanical guidance from the yard mechanic
- Sound judgment and time management, particularly while traveling
- Thorough understanding of workplace safety procedures

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable working with hand and air tools?
- Are you legally able to enter the USA?
- Are you comfortable working outside?

Experience:
- Truck driving: 5 years (required)
- Manual transmission truck driving: 3 years (preferred)

Language:
- English (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Canadian Passport (required)
- AZ or DZ License (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 General Labourer (Cambridge)
🏢 Next Truck Sales]
📍 Cambridge

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