About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Dusty. Outdoors. Dirty. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. Work setting: Garage.
Tasks
- Discuss work with supervisor.
- Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
- Road test motor vehicles . Test automotive systems and components.
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems.
- Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs . Perform scheduled maintenance service.
- Test and adjust units to specifications.
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed.
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
- Perform other routine maintenance.
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work.
- Order parts and maintain inventory.
- 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.
- Perform repair work on heavy trucks.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Truck-Trailer Repairer Trade Certification.
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
- 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.
- Truck-trailer repair.
- Front end components.
- Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Attention to detail.
- Manual dexterity.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
- Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots.
- Personal suitability: Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Organized.
- Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Employment terms options: Evening.
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.
- Employment terms options: Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime available.
Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Supports for visible minorities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities. Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.