truck trailer repairer apprentice

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Dusty.

Work setting:

Repair.

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.
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems.
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications.
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements.
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Team player.
• Organized.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .