Mechanic Class A FLOAT 561

About the position

As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. The Class \"A\" Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and/or installs parts on delivery vehicles and equipment to ensure proper function and vehicle safety. This role involves a significant amount of travel between terminals.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, service, and repair delivery and related vehicles to meet vehicle safety, operational, and productivity goals and standards
  • Conduct maintenance and repairs, order parts, document and update work orders, communicate with suppliers and operations
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and report quality control issues to determine their cause and identify if mechanical or general repairs or changes to the vehicle warranty are required
  • Conduct repairs, order and install parts, and inform customers of the status of repairs
  • Maintain parts inventory and purchase parts required for vehicle maintenance and repairs
  • Determines if parts can be rebuilt or repaired and returned to the active inventory
  • Coordinate administrative requirements for preventative maintenance
  • Provide emergency road service when vehicles break down on route to assess if the vehicle can be repaired on site
  • Identifies root causes and repair options
  • Arrange for trucks to be picked up through third party vendors (towing companies)

Requirements

  • Completion of Community College of About Two Academic Years - Specialized trade or occupational courses
  • Trade certification as an Automotive Service Technician (310S) to inspect, diagnose, repair, and service mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and components for cars, buses, and trucks
  • 5 years of experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining automotive equipment
  • G driver license
  • Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders

Nice-to-haves

  • Troubleshoot Mechanical And Collision Repairs
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Service Reports and Logs Maintenance

Benefits

  • Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
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