Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Noisy
Work setting
- In shop
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
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Engine repair
- 4-wheel drive
- Electrical and electronic system
- Diesel engines
- Diagnostics
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Brake system
- Fuel and emission system
- Ignition and electrical system
- Automatic transmission
- Standard transmission
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Reliability
- Punctuality