Yard Technician Full-time Job

Responsible for pre-tripping trailers and performing minor repairs as required.

 

How You’ll Help

• Pre-trip trailers in both dock doors and yard and perform minor repairs as required.
• Work with dispatch and dock to identify trailers to be pre-tripped.
• Minor repairs to trailers include but not limited to, lights, glad-hands, etc.
• Operate a motor vehicle equipped for pre-tripping trailers.
• Report deficiencies to maintenance manager or shift supervisor.
• Other related duties as may be required.

 

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Post secondary education.
• A suitable combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Experience in maintenance department is considered an asset.
• Communication skills verbal and written.
• Computer skills – data entry accuracy; strong knowledge of MS Office products and web-based programs; knowledge and/or experience with AS400 a strong asset.
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment.
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues
• Results focused.

 

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. 

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.
We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, weve been recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies. Weve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.