Lead Hand Trailer Technician

LEAD HAND TRAILER TECHNICIAN

Maxim Truck and Trailer

580 Oakpoint Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6

Maxim is currently seeking a LEAD HAND TRAILER TECHNICIAN for our Winnipeg Trailers branch. The successful candidates will diagnose and complete repairs and/or services on heavy-duty trailers to ensure customer satisfaction and profits for Maxim, while working as a member of our team.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:30PM – 12:00AM

Responsibilities:

• Performs technician work including diagnostics, repair, paperwork and shop cleanliness
• Supervises staff following Maxim’s Leadership principles
• Assigns jobs to technicians and monitors quality of service in the shop by inspecting work completed.
• Performs service coordinator duties which include answering the phone, estimating parts and labour, intake, and contacting customers.
• Maintain company tools and equipment; general shop upkeep to promote a safe work environment

Ideal Qualifications:

• 5+ years as a Heavy Duty Trailer Technician
• Journeyman designation is preferred
• Previous supervision experience is preferred
• Safety Inspection Certificate an asset
• Valid Class 1 with Air Driver’s License an asset for road testing
• A team player with a strong commitment to the customer
• Proven leadership skills including motivating, coaching, and training
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Organized, sets priorities, and meets deadlines
• Computer knowledge and ability to learn in house programs
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks
• Familiar with tools of the trade and personally equipped with an adequate supply of hand tools

Why Choose Maxim?

• A ‘Tool and Boot’ Allowance of 100% reimbursement to a maximum of $400 per calendar year.
• Support of Apprenticeship training – Maxim will pay 100% of eligible courses and book expenses to a maximum of $1,000 per level
• Competitive compensation package, shift premium for working evenings
• Group Benefits including: health, dental, vision
• RRSP plan with company match
• Employee referral bonuses - $1,000 and a FREE IPad!
• A great team to work with, and more!

More About Us:

Contrary to popular belief, we are not a transportation company! We provide quality transportation equipment, parts, and service to our customers. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we are a full service truck and trailer equipment dealer with 17 locations from Vancouver to Montreal. We are proud to be a Canadian company with 500 employees.

Why not be a part of the Maxim team? Apply Today!