Trailer Mechanic
Requisition ID: 192218
Career Group: Distribution Centre Careers
Job Category: RSC Operations
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Alberta
City: Edmonton
Location: 0017 Edmonton RSC
Postal Code: T5V 1E9
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Ready to Make an impact?
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on trailers in the Sobeys Fleet. Actively contribute to a positive and productive working environment.
Our shop is a small shop that services only Sobeys equipment. We have no mobile repair work. Must have own tools
Monday to Friday work, with full 8-hour shifts. Our evening shift is 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM. There is a 90 cent premium for evening shift.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
• Reviewing pre/ post trip log sheets and repair inspection sheets for defects and out of service equipment
• Follow preventative maintenance schedule on equipment
• Perform necessary repairs on all equipment
• Troubleshoot with drivers on equipment problems
• Assist in ordering parts as needed
• Check and inspect equipment for repairs
• Conduct annual commercial vehicle inspections on all equipment
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment as per company requirements
What you have to offer:
• Good working knowledge of trailer repair methods
• Must exhibit methodical work habits
• Must be contentious and able to attain all pre-set work deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Class one license or knowledge in driving tractor trailer equipment
• Certified journeyman mechanic
• 2 – 5 years work experience as a reefer/trailer mechanic
• A minimum 2 years’ experience with trailer reefer equipment, preferably with ThermoKing reefers
• 310J Certificate of Qualification or other trade designation from another province
• Trade Certification required during the interview process
• Physical work including frequent bending, lifting, and reaching
• Occasionally lift over 88 lbs
• Two person lift required for weights exceeding 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Possible exposure to extreme temperatures
• Alertness to other people and vehicles
• Various shifts including evenings and weekend
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We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.
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We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:
- Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
- A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
- Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
- Parental leave top-up
- Paid Vacation and Days-off
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.