truck trailer mechanic
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
- Garage.
- 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.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications.
- 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.
Area of specialization:
- Diagnostics.
- Brake system.
- Hydraulic system.
- Fuel and emission system.
- Automatic transmission.
- Standard transmission.
- Engine repair and overhaul.
- Truck-trailer repair.
Security and safety:
Criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
Support for persons with disabilities:
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities .
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
Support for youths:
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
Support for Veterans:
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans.
Support for Indigenous people:
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
Support for mature workers:
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination .
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) .
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) .