About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Tasks
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems.
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification.
- Area of specialization: Engine repair.
- Diesel engines.
- Diagnostics.
- Alignment, steering and suspension.
- Brake system.
- Hydraulic system.
- Fuel and emission system.
- Ignition and electrical system.
- Automatic transmission.
- Standard transmission.
- Engine repair and overhaul.
- Drive train components.
- Welding.
- Truck-trailer repair.
- Front end components.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Attention to detail.
- Manual dexterity.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Personal suitability: Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
- Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
- Employment terms options: Flexible hours.
- Morning.
- To be determined.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
- Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .