Bison invests in the best equipment and the best people to work on our growing tractor and trailer fleet. We offer state-of-the-art equipment and software. As a Bison Technician, you will enjoy working in a clean, innovative and professional team-oriented shop. We are devoted to your career advancement as a skilled technician and support national tractor and trailer apprentice certification programs. All our technicians are enrolled in the Technician Safety Award Program, providing awards and recognition for safety. As a Transport Reefer Technician, you will be a key player in improving the Bison’s Reefer Trailer Fleet performance in terms of efficient, effective, and timely maintenance/repairs. You will be expected to be a team-player in the Maintenance Department, mentoring and training fellow Technicians, and collaborating to improve maintenance standard operating procedures. You must be able to adapt to an ever-changing landscape and enjoy consistent, rewarding work. Ability to perform Preventative Maintenance checks, diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, and effectively communicate these to other members of the Maintenance Team is essential. Qualifications: Over 5 years of experience in reefer diagnosis & repairs is preferred. A Certified Journeyman Technician or Licensed Heavy-Duty Mechanic is preferred. Ozone Depletion Certificate would be considered an asset. Carrier Certificate would be considered an asset. Experience using computers to enter work orders. Good communication skills with a professional attitude. Hold a valid Driver's License. Technician Pay and Hours: $30 - 40 per hour, pay will vary based on experience. This position is a permanent full-time weekday shift. Hours TBD and have flexibility. Benefits Include: $5000 sign-on bonus Boot & Tool Allowance Flexible health and dental plan Group life insurance and Group disability insurance Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Paid Personal Leave Days RRSP matching Education reimbursement program Referral bonus program Career development opportunities Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Wellness Program Terms and conditions apply to be eligible for this bonus This job is classified under NOC Code: 72401 Why Bison: • Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career • Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance • Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider • Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams About Bison: • Celebrating over 50 years in Business • Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving • Committed to environmental sustainability Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. Background and suitability for a career in Transportation is wide ranging. Some of our brightest people have joined us with no previous “trucking” experience. We always say we work in the “people business”. So, whether you have a background in the airline, automotive, retail or hospitality industries, to name a few, your experience is valuable and we are bound to find many transferrable skills. We are ready to welcome exceptional, high potential contributors who aspire to lead people and processes in the pursuit of service excellence in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment. We seek team players who are eager to learn our business from the ground up, are able to demonstrate a track record of strong performance and possess a sincere interest in growing their careers in the transportation arena. We seek top notch communicators who adopt a driver of change mindset of “how can we be better, do better and get better results”.
