automotive mechanical repairer

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma.

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.
• Inspect motor in operation.
• Review work orders .
• Test automotive systems and components.
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems.
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components.
• 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.
• Provide customer service.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification. Driver's Licence (Class 2 or B or C).

Area of specialization:

• Engine repair.
• Diagnostics.
• Alignment, steering and suspension.
• Brake system.
• Hydraulic system.
• Fuel and emission system.
• Ignition and electrical system.
• Automatic transmission.
• Standard transmission.
• Engine repair and overhaul.
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Attention to detail.
• Manual dexterity.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities .

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.

Support for youths:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.

Support for Veterans:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans . Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) .

Support for Indigenous people:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.

Support for mature workers:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers . Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) .

Supports for visible minorities:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities. Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).