truck mechanic
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
- Dusty.
- Outdoors.
- Dirty.
- Noisy.
Work setting:
Garage.
Tasks:
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems.
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
- Inspect motor in operation.
- Review work orders .
- 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.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications.
- Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs .
- Perform scheduled maintenance service.
- Test and adjust units to specifications.
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed.
Area of specialization:
- Engine repair.
- Diagnostics.
- Brake system.
- Fuel and emission system.
- Truck-trailer repair.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.