truck trailer mechanic

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. Mechanics and repairers, general. Diesel mechanics technology/technician. Medium/heavy vehicle and truck technology/technician. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

• Dusty.
• Outdoors.
• Dirty.
• Noisy.

Work setting:

Garage.

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.
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
• Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform diagnostic tests.
• Welding experience.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification.
• Truck-Trailer Repairer Trade Certification.
• Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement.
• Truck-Trailer Repairer Red Seal Endorsement.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate.

Area of specialization:

• Engine repair.
• 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.
• Welding.
• Truck-trailer repair.
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Manual dexterity.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Dependability.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. On call. Day. Weekend.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Parking available.