Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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
- Discuss work with supervisor
- 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 truck-trailer systems
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Provide customer service
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
- Service attachments and working tools
- Welding experience
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
- Perform repair work on heavy trucks

Credentials

Certificates,



licences, memberships, and courses

- Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Types of systems

- Air conditioning system

Diesel engine repair specialization

- Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
- Installation and alignment of engines and machinery
- Fuel injection system
- Engine control system
- Lubrication system
- Cooling system
- Exhaust system

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

- Power take-offs
- Mechanical transmissions
- Hydraulic transmissions
- Highway vehicle tires and wheels
- Drive trains and final drives
- Differentials

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Rapid-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Standing for extended periods
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves

Personal suitability

- Accurate
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

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