Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
- Autobody/collision and repair technology/technician
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Dirty
- Noisy
- Heavy equipment
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
- 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
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification
- Truck-Trailer Repairer Trade Certification
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement
- Truck-Trailer Repairer Red Seal Endorsement
Experience and specialization
Type of trucking and equipment
- Tractor-trailer
Area of specialization
- Electrical and electronic system
- Diagnostics
- Brake system
- Hydraulic system
- Auto body repair
- Collision repair
- Frame straightening
- Welding
- Truck-trailer repair
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Other benefits