truck and transport vehicle repairer
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
- Outdoors.
- Dirty.
- Noisy.
Work setting:
- Workshop.
- Remote or mobile.
Tasks:
- 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.
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications.
- Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs .
- Perform scheduled maintenance service.
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed.
- Coach and instruct apprentices.
Area of specialization:
- Engine repair.
- Electrical and electronic system.
- Diesel engines.
- Diagnostics.
- Brake system.
- Hydraulic system.
- Fuel and emission system.
- Ignition and electrical system.
- Automatic transmission.
- Standard transmission.
- Engine repair and overhaul.
- Drive train components.
- Welding.
- Truck-trailer repair.
- Front end components.
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Drive manual transmission vehicle.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Attention to detail.
- Manual dexterity.
- Standing for extended periods.
Own tools/equipment:
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Other benefits:
Free parking available.