- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
- Mechanics and repairers, general
- Diesel mechanics technology/technician
- Medium/heavy vehicle and truck technology/technician
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Outdoors
- Dirty
- Noisy
Work setting
- Garage
Responsibilities
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
- 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
- Perform diagnostic tests
- Welding experience
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification
- Truck-Trailer Repairer Trade Certification
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement
- Truck-Trailer Repairer Red Seal Endorsement
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Engine repair
- 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
- Welding
- Truck-trailer repair
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Rapid-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Parking available