Truck and Trailer Repair Technician

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Job Opportunity:
Truck and Trailer Repair Technician

Truck and Trailer Repair Technicians are versatile employees, skilled in all aspects of truck and trailer manufacturing. They perform repairs, modifications, and new equipment installation on existing trucks and trailers. They are familiar with both steel and aluminum fabrication, and experienced with general mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Intercontinental Truck Body has been building unique quality products for over 50 years. Our mission is to be driven by innovative engineering, uncompromising quality, and superior customer service. Our goal is to meet our customers’ needs while exceeding their expectations. We strive to deliver unmatched value and excellence, making us a leading manufacturer of custom truck bodies, trailers, and enclosures. ITB is a dynamic company with lots of opportunity for growth.

We value creativity, reliability, and critical thinking.

• Flexible Health and Dental Benefits
• Annual Boot and Clothing Allowance
• Quarterly Attendance and Safety Incentives
• Company Paid Training
• Training for Apprentices
• Company Provided Tools and Safety Equipment

Our Coaldale, AB plant is located just off highway 3 and is an easy commute from Lethbridge or Taber. We roughly have 140 employees and are continuing to expand.

• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, electrical wiring harness and control system schematics, service manuals and operational instructions
• Read and understand the work order to understand the scope of work required
• Anticipate material requirements and request them via computer
• Basic steel and aluminum fabrication including cutting, bending, and welding
• Basic service and repair tasks on truck bodies and trailers
• Service and installation of 12 volt lighting components
• Removal of truck bodies and reinstallation on new chassis
• Service and installation of hydraulic pumps/PTOs, and other mechanical components or equipment
• Troubleshoot/analyze structural, mechanical/ hydraulic, and electrical system issues and determine root cause in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Offer insight and direction to Manager on areas of potential service opportunities

• Know and apply company safety rules, policies, and relevant occupational health and safety legislation
• Work in a professional and ethical manner
• Use of hand, power and air tools safely and as required
• Provide support for other departments as necessary
• Properly fill out daily time sheets
• Develop effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors, always treating others with respect
• Be receptive to a changing environment and circumstances
• Other duties as required

• Registered 2nd or 3rd year Heavy Equipment Technician apprentice/Journeymen
• CVIP certifications would be considered a strong asset

• Exposure to basic hand or power tools
• Experience in welding and electrical would be considered an asset
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of ITB’s products is an asset

• Core hours are from 7:00am – 3:30pm

Thank you for your interest in ITB, only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted.

Candidate proficiency is taken into consideration when determining starting wage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.00-$27.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coaldale, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
• Are you a registered 2nd or 3rd year HET apprentice/journeymen? Please specify education.
• Do you have previous CVIP experience? Do you have current CVIP certification? Please specify.