Mechanic Helper

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot
• Dirty

Work setting

• In shop
• Garage

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
• Test and adjust units to specifications
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
• Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Provide customer service
• Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicles and test automotive systems and components
• Diagnose faults and malfunctions
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components
• Test automotive systems and components
• Road test motor vehicles
• Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Discuss work with supervisor
• Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Tire, wheel and rim mechanic

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Welding
• Diesel engines
• Hydraulic system

Area of work experience

• Frame straightening
• Front end components

Area of specialization

• 4-wheel drive
• Standard transmission
• Fibreglass repair
• Engine repair
• Diagnostics
• Collision repair
• Auto body painting
• Auto body repair
• Automatic transmission
• Alignment, steering and suspension
• Brake system
• Electrical and electronic system

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Accurate
• Judgement
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

• Paramedical services coverage