truck trailer repairer apprentice

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
• 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
• Road test motor vehicles
• 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
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed

Area of specialization

• Truck-trailer repair

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities