truck and transport mechanic

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.

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.
• Review work orders .
• 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.
• Perform scheduled maintenance service.
• Test and adjust units to specifications.
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.

Area of specialization:

• Diesel engines.
• Diagnostics.
• Alignment, steering and suspension.
• Brake system.
• Drive train components.
• Truck-trailer repair.
• Front end components.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.