trailer mechanic
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
- Dusty.
- Noisy.
Work setting:
Workshop.
Tasks:
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems.
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
- Review work orders .
- 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.
Security and safety:
- Bondable.
- Criminal record check.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Attention to detail.
- Manual dexterity.
- Standing for extended periods.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Night.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
Support for youths:
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Support for Indigenous people:
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .