truck trailer mechanic

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

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.
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
• Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
• 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.
• Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs .
• Perform scheduled maintenance service.
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements.
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed.
• Provide customer service.

Area of specialization:

• Engine repair.
• Electrical and electronic system.
• Diagnostics.
• Brake system.
• Fuel and emission system.
• Engine repair and overhaul.
• Auto body repair.
• Truck-trailer repair.

Security and safety:

Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

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

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for Veterans:

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

Support for Indigenous people:

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

Supports for visible minorities:

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.