transport truck trailer mechanic
- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week
- Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience : 1 to less than 7 months
Work site environment
Dusty
Tasks
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- 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
- Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Coach and instruct apprentices
- Provide customer service
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Tire, wheel and rim mechanic
- Truck-Trailer Repairer Red Seal Endorsement
- First Aid Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Area of specialization
- Engine repair
- 4-wheel drive
- Electrical and electronic system
- Diesel engines
- Diagnostics
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Brake system
- Hydraulic system
- Fuel and emission system
- Ignition and electrical system
- Automatic transmission
- Standard transmission
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Drive train components
- Auto body repair
- Collision repair
- Frame straightening
- Fibreglass repair
- Machining
- Truck-trailer repair
- Front end components
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation / travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Overtime required
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools / equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Green job
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
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