Posted 4 days ago
Weekend 310t apprentice or licensed mechanic- challenger (cambridge)
@ Challenger Motor Freight Inc. - Corporate Headquarters
Cambridge, Ontario
Overview
Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is hiring a licensed or experienced apprentice truck mechanic (310T) for weekend work in its Cambridge, Ontario maintenance shop. The role covers preventative and scheduled repairs, diagnostics and Ministry of Transportation inspections on company trucks and trailers. The posting states a Friday to Sunday schedule from 6:00am to 6:00pm, on-site, paid at $27.00 to $42.00 per hour depending on licence and experience.
Pay:
$27–$42 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Preventative and scheduled truck and trailer repairs
- Diagnostics with computerized testing tools
- Ministry of Transportation vehicle inspections
- Warranty repair paperwork
- Shop cleanup and equipment put-away
Requirements summary:
- 310T Certification of Qualification or apprenticeship in third year
- Registered with Ontario College of Trades
- Valid G-class driver's licence
- Knowledge of air brakes and electrical diagnostics
- Experience with emission controls (DPF, DEF, EGR)
- 2 to 5 years technician experience an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Job-board feed · jobillico
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 36 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | 310T Certification of Qualification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Free or discounted meals, Home office allowance |
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Challenger Motor Freight Inc. - Corporate Headquarters
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 51 |
Role Summary:
As a part of our Maintenance Department, the Experienced Apprentice Mechanic or Licensed Truck Mechanic (310T) is responsible for daily and preventative maintenance and completes the required repairs on our company-owned trucks and trailers.
The chosen candidate will provide quality customer service to our drivers, is safety focused and is a Licensed Truck Mechanic (310T) or Experienced Apprentice Mechanic looking to work in a fleet maintenance environment.
Hours of Work:
Consistent Schedule, Friday- Sunday from 6:00am-6:00pm (1 hour lunch - paid)
Work Arrangement:
On-site
Position Type:
Non-Union
Employment Status: Permanent
Compensation:
Hourly Rate: $27.00- $42.00, depending on license and experience
Annual Tool and Boot Allowance (after 1 year of service)
Work Location & Environment:
300 Maple Grove Rd, Cambridge ON, N3E 1B7, Work Environment - Maintenance Shop
Key Accountabilities:
- Preventative and scheduled repairs:
- Review and follow work order instructions from start to finish
- Outline all parts used and input comments into the work order (complaint, cause and correction) regarding the repair
- Inspect entire vehicle and road test to ensure repairs are complete
- Test systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to isolate faults
- Notify shift Team Leader of any other needed repairs
- Identify any warranty repairs and complete necessary paperwork
- Perform Ministry of Transportation vehicle inspections as per Ministry guidelines
- Shunting and moving equipment in and out of maintenance facility and other destinations for repairs
- Shop cleanup:
- Put away any equipment used, including personal tools
- Shop cleanliness, emptying garbage cans at end of shift, washing floors and sweeping
- Attend shift meetings as required
- Participate in formal and informal training sessions
- Perform other maintenance duties as required
Qualifications:
- Provincial Ontario 310T Certification of Qualification (Truck), or interprovincial designation from another province, or within 3rd year of apprenticeship
- Registered 310T with Ontario College of Trades (OCOT)
- 2-5 years of prior work experience as a technician an asset
- Possess a valid G-class driver’s license is required
- Must have suitable tools or willingness to purchase prior to hire
- Knowledgeable with air brakes, electrical diagnostics and 5th wheel rebuilding
- Understand emission controls, including DPFs, DEF, EGR systems and Detroit one-box systems
- Experience with Bendix and Meritor systems; OEM Freightliner, Volvo and/or Paccar experience is an asset
- Experience replacing clutches and engine diagnostics with integrated powertrain experience is an asset
Skills and Attributes:
- Able to use current technology to ensure vehicle safety and performance
- Detail oriented with the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment
- Mechanically inclined
- Interested in the transportation industry
- Safety minded
- Strong customer focus
- Proactive attitude and takes initiative to prevent issues
- Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional and a positive team member
- An opportunity to contribute to the company by continually making improvements and resolving issues
- Good verbal and written communication skills, relationship building and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn new skills
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