Red Seal Trailer Mechanic

About the role

Van-Kam Freightways is currently seeking a Red Seal certified Trailer Mechanic to join its team in Victoria, 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: Victoria, 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

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A strong customer service attitude.
• Red Seal Certification is an asset.
• Aspiring apprentices are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• There is a reason over 30% of Van Kam's staff have been with the company for more than 10 years!
• Work-life balance. The company treats its customers like friends and its employees like family. As a family-owned company, it understands the importance of work-life balance, which is why it offers competitive time-off benefits and commits to providing a balanced schedule for its 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 package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, an employer-supported pension plan, and additional union-negotiated allowances.
• Development. True to its values, the company is committed to helping employees succeed. Whether through career growth and advancement opportunities or investing in training and education, it is there to support employees along the way.
• The company cares about the things that matter to employees. It regularly sends out surveys to understand employees' experiences and learn how it can make their time at work better. It works 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 communities. Van Kam serves a broad range of industries, from forestry and mining to retail, food, and auto. Employees can come to work every day knowing they are making a difference and contributing to the company's purpose of uniting communities and improving lives.
• Giving back. Van Kam supports over 25 non-profit organizations and local charities each year through financial contributions and volunteer efforts. It also matches employee donations up to $150 per employee per year to support the organizations that matter to employees.
• Environmental sustainability. The company has Green Initiative programs to limit its carbon footprint, including 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.