Red Seal Trailer Mechanic

About the role

Van-Kam Freightways is currently seeking a Red Seal-certified Trailer Mechanic to join its team in Surrey, BC. As a trailer mechanic, you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing trailers to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. (Van Kam) is one of the largest regional carriers in Western Canada, specializing in less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation. With 8 terminal locations across British Columbia, the company fulfills shipments to communities within 1-3 days throughout BC and Alberta. Between its own resources and its partner network, its coverage extends beyond Western Canada into the U.S. and Eastern Canada.

Job location: Surrey, BC.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair trailer components, including brakes, suspension systems, electrical systems, and tires.
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks.
• Repair or replace damaged trailer parts and components.
• Keep accurate records of all inspections, repairs, and maintenance performed on each trailer.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and solve complex trailer issues.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines while working on trailers.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A strong customer service attitude.

Training and experience

• Red Seal Certification is an asset.
• Aspiring apprentices are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Why work for Van Kam?

There is a reason over 30% of our staff have been with us for more than 10 years!

Work-life balance

We treat our customers like friends and our employees like family. As a family-owned company, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer competitive time-off benefits and commit to providing a balanced schedule for our drivers, so they can spend less time on the road and more time with the ones they love.

Unionized environment

• Competitive compensation with wage increases and additional allowances as outlined in the applicable collective agreement.

Comprehensive benefits

• Benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, an employer-supported pension plan, and additional union-negotiated allowances.

Development

True to our values, we are committed to helping our employees succeed. Whether through career growth and advancement opportunities or investing in your training and education, we are here to support you along the way.

We care about the things that matter to you

We regularly send out surveys to our employees to understand their experiences and learn how we can make their time at work better. We work hard to have an open-door management policy and cultivate an environment that welcomes and supports new ideas and ways of doing things.

Make a difference

Trucking is vital to our communities. Here at Van Kam, we serve a broad range of industries, from forestry and mining to retail, food, and auto. Come to work every day knowing you are making a difference and contributing to our purpose of uniting communities and improving lives.

Giving back

Van Kam supports over 25 non-profit organizations and local charities each year through both financial contributions and volunteer efforts. We also match employee donations up to $150 per employee per year to ensure we can support the organizations that matter to you.

Environmental sustainability

We have Green Initiative programs to limit our carbon footprint, which include things like governing road speeds to reduce fuel consumption, equipping new tractors with clean emissions technology, and investing in technology to limit paper use, just to name a few!