motor vehicle transmission mechanic
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.
Work setting:
Garage.
Tasks:
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems.
- Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit.
- Discuss work with supervisor.
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
- Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
- Test automotive systems and components.
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems.
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications.
- Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs .
- Test and adjust units to specifications.
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed.
Area of specialization:
- Automatic transmission.
- Standard transmission.
Security and safety:
Criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information:
Own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
- Flexible hours.
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Other benefits:
Transportation provided by employer.