transport truck trailer mechanic
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
- Dusty.
- Dirty.
- Noisy.
Work setting:
- Garage.
- Workshop.
Tasks:
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems.
- Discuss work with supervisor.
- Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
- Inspect motor in operation.
- Review work orders .
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems.
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components.
- Perform scheduled maintenance service.
- Test and adjust units to specifications.
- Provide customer service.
Area of specialization:
- Diesel engines.
- Diagnostics.
- Alignment, steering and suspension.
- Brake system.
- Hydraulic system.
- Fuel and emission system.
- Truck-trailer repair.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Attention to detail.
- Manual dexterity.
- Standing for extended periods.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.