Yard Technician Full Time NEW

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Yard Technician

Full-Time

Woodstock, ON (On-site)

Available Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Yard Technician is r esponsible for pre-tripping trailers and performing minor repairs as required.

How You’ll Help

• Pre-trip trailers in both dock doors and yard and perform minor repairs as required.
• Work with dispatch and dock to identify trailers to be pre-tripped.
• Minor repairs to trailers include but not limited to, lights, glad-hands, etc.
• Operate a motor vehicle equipped for pre-tripping trailers.
• Report deficiencies to maintenance manager or shift supervisor.
• Other related duties as may be required.

Your Skills & Experience

• Post secondary education
• A suitable combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Experience in maintenance department is considered an asset.
• Valid AZ license is a strong asset.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Computer skills – data entry accuracy; strong knowledge of MS Office products and web based programs; knowledge and/or experience with AS400 a strong asset.
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues
• Results focused

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

About Day & Ross

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values.