automotive mechanic

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Outdoors
• Dirty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Garage
• Workshop

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
• 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
• 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
• Test and observe electrical and mechanical conditions of equipment
• Operate heavy equipment

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computer programming

Security and safety

• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years