Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
- Noisy
Work setting
- In shop
- Willing to relocate
- Remote or mobile
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicles and 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
- Diagnose faults and malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- 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
- Coach and instruct apprentices
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
- Provide customer service
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Engine repair
- 4-wheel drive
- Electrical and electronic system
- Diesel engines
- Diagnostics
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Brake system
- Hydraulic system
- Fuel and emission system
- Ignition and electrical system
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Drive train components
- Front end components
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Overtime required
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Other benefits
- Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)