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Do you like to keep things moving?
Want to be part of a team that plays a vital role serving Canadians from coast to coast to coast? Do you like to get your hands dirty? Do you love new technologies? In the trucking industry, there are no jobs that combine good old-fashioned hard work with innovative, forward-thinking technology like maintenance positions do.

So if you like to take things apart and make them work like new again, and you also have a sophisticated understanding of technology, a career within the truck repair sector could be the perfect fit for you.

This section deals with the career opportunities available for people who really enjoy the challenge of making things work – all with the goal of keeping trucks on the road and getting products into the hands of consumers.

If you enjoy being hands on and fixing things, then one of these positions may have your name on it:
Maintenance Helper/Service Employee
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Truck and Trailer Technician
Parts Technician
Wheel and Tire Technician
Auto Body Repairperson
Welder

If you see yourself managing and leading others, why not pursue one of the following careers?
Shop Supervisor/Foreman
Maintenance Manager

With today's new technologies and repair techniques, as well as an evolving range of tools, there's never been a more exciting time to get into truck repair and maintenance. Explore this section to learn more!

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