Truck & Trailer Mechanic / Apprentice

📍 Location: Stellarton, Nova Scotia

💰 Pay Range:

• Red Seal Mechanics: $39.00/hour
• Apprentices: Starting at $27.75/hour and up (based on experience and certifications)
• 🕓 Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday day shift, 40 hours/week + available overtime
• 💼 Employment Type: Permanent, year-round

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking experienced Truck and Trailer Mechanics and Apprentices to join a growing maintenance team responsible for a modern fleet of trucks, trailers, and reefer units. The ideal candidates are detail-oriented, safety-focused, and skilled in diagnosing and repairing commercial transport systems.

This is a full-time, steady position offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a professional maintenance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain trucks, trailers, and reefer units.
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Manage parts inventory and complete repair documentation accurately.
• Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections as required.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Qualifications & Assets

• Experience required with commercial truck systems — chassis, frame, cab, body, engines, drive train, air brakes, steering, and fuel systems.
• Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Red Seal Journeyperson Certification (asset).
• Reefer unit experience (asset).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Employment Details & Benefits

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week (day shift) + available overtime.
• Benefits: Competitive pay, health and dental insurance, and company-matched pension plan.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for skill development and internal advancement.