truck trailer mechanic
Education:
Registered Apprenticeship certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
- Dusty.
- Outdoors.
- Dirty.
- Hot.
- Noisy.
Work setting:
Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Garage. Remote or mobile.
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.
- Inspect motor in operation.
- Review work orders .
- Road test motor vehicles .
- Test automotive systems and components.
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems.
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer 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 .
- Perform scheduled maintenance service.
- Test and adjust units to specifications.
- Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements.
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed.
- Coach and instruct apprentices.
- Provide customer service.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification.
- Tire, wheel and rim mechanic.
- Automotive Service Technician (Fuel and Electrical Systems) Trade Certification.
- Automotive Service Technician (Transmission) Trade Certification.
- Automotive Service Technician (Steering, Suspension and Brakes) Trade Certification.
- Motor Vehicle Repairer (Service Station Mechanic) Trade Certification.
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification.
- Truck-Trailer Repairer Trade Certification.
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement.
- Truck-Trailer Repairer Red Seal Endorsement.
- HVAC Certificate.
- Motor Vehicle Inspector Certificate.
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
Apprenticeship training:
Level three apprenticeship training.
Area of specialization:
- Engine repair.
- 4-wheel drive.
- Electrical and electronic system.
- Diesel engines.
- Diagnostics.
- Alignment, steering and suspension.
- Brake system.
- Hydraulic system.
- Fuel and emission system.
- Ignition and electrical system.
- Automatic transmission.
- Standard transmission.
- Engine repair and overhaul.
- Drive train components.
- Welding.
- Machining.
- Truck-trailer repair.
- Imported vehicles.
- Front end components.
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
Security and safety:
Driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
- Own vehicle.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Drive manual transmission vehicle.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Attention to detail.
- Manual dexterity.
- Standing for extended periods.
Own tools/equipment:
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Shift.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
- Flexible hours.
- Morning.
- Night.
- On call.
- To be determined.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.
Financial benefits:
Bonus.
Other benefits:
Other benefits.