transport truck trailer mechanic
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
Workshop.
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 .
- 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 :
- Tire, wheel and rim mechanic.
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification.
- Truck-Trailer Repairer Trade Certification.
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement.
- Truck-Trailer Repairer Red Seal Endorsement.
Area of specialization:
- Engine repair.
- Electrical and electronic system.
- Diesel engines.
- Diagnostics.
- Alignment, steering and suspension.
- Brake system.
- Fuel and emission system.
- Ignition and electrical system.
- Automatic transmission.
- Engine repair and overhaul.
- Drive train components.
- Truck-trailer repair.
Security and safety:
- Bondable.
- Criminal record check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
- Public transportation is available.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Standing for extended periods.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Support for persons with disabilities:
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities .
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities .
Support for newcomers and refugees:
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.).
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
- Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for youths:
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Support for Veterans:
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans .
Support for Indigenous people:
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness