Mechanic III – Red Seal Heavy-Duty / Truck & Transport Mechanic

Location: Selkirk, Manitoba
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Employment Type: Unionized
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: $39.04–$40.62/hour, based on experience and collective agreement placement

About the Opportunity

Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting is hiring on behalf of one of our clients in Selkirk, Manitoba, for a full-time, permanent Mechanic III position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and performing servicing, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for a wide range of small equipment, vehicles, and heavy equipment. This role will support the maintenance of equipment used across multiple operations, including transit and emergency services.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on small equipment, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Complete vehicle safety inspections in accordance with Manitoba Provincial Vehicle Inspection requirements.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, fuel injection, and computerized systems.
• Maintain accurate records of servicing, preventative maintenance, and repairs.
• Maintain inventory of commonly used parts and supplies.
• Assist with sourcing parts and obtaining quotes for repairs requiring external service providers.
• Provide information and recommendations regarding major repairs and equipment maintenance.
• Provide support, guidance, and training to other team members as required.
• Prioritize, schedule, and coordinate daily and weekly maintenance activities.
• Lead, assign work to, and monitor the performance of other staff as required.
• Respond to emergency and after-hours service requests when required.
• Operate heavy equipment and other designated equipment.
• Use electric and gas welding and cutting equipment.
• Support emergency management and other operational requirements as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyperson certification as a Red Seal Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician or Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic.
• Certification to perform Manitoba Provincial Vehicle Inspections on large trucks, air brake vehicles, and buses.
• Valid Class 3 Manitoba Driver’s Licence with air brake endorsement.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, electronic diagnostics, computerized systems, fuel injection systems, and electronic controls.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and other designated equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and establish preventative maintenance schedules.
• Ability to operate electric and gas welding and cutting equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform the physical duties and labour associated with the position.

Assets

• Supervisory experience or supervisory training.
• Experience leading, assigning, and coordinating the work of other employees.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Competitive pay of $39.04–$40.62/hour.
• Unionized work environment.
• 40-hour work week.
• Long-term career stability.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of municipal vehicles and heavy equipment.