Truck Trailer Service Technician

About the role

Dallas Transport LTD is seeking a skilled Truck Trailer Service Technician to join our workshop in Portage la Prairie. The position focuses on maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing commercial truck and trailer systems to keep vehicles operating safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Adjust, repair, or replace parts and components of commercial truck, trailer, and automotive systems.
• Inspect and test mechanical units, perform road tests, and locate faults or malfunctions.
• Review work orders, estimate parts and labour costs, and complete detailed service reports.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, test repaired systems to manufacturer specifications, and coach apprentices.

Required profile

• Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification with Red Seal endorsement.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of hands‑on experience in a workshop setting.
• Accurate, dependable, and able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Required skills

• Mechanical diagnostics of truck and trailer systems.
• Road testing of vehicles to verify repairs.
• Estimating parts and labour costs for maintenance tasks.
• Use of standard workshop tools and equipment.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health benefits including dental, vision, and paramedical coverage.
• Performance bonus and free parking on site.
• Green‑job environment contributing to positive environmental outcomes.