Education

• College / CEGEP
• Mechanics and repairers, general
• Engine machinist
• Vocational high school and secondary business / vocational-industrial / occupational diploma programs

Work setting

• Garage

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
• Inspect motor in operation
• Review work orders
• 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
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Test and adjust units to specifications
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
• Tire, wheel and rim mechanic
• Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification
• Truck-Trailer Repairer Trade Certification
• Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement
• HVAC Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Area of specialization

• Electrical and electronic system
• Diagnostics
• Alignment, steering and suspension
• Brake system
• Hydraulic system
• Truck-trailer repair
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Travel insurance

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees