Education
- Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program are usually required.
- Completion of a four-year automotive service technician apprenticeship program/ transport mechanic or truck-trailer repair apprenticeship or a combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in automotive technology/ truck or heavy duty equipment mechanics is required to be eligible for trade certification.
Experience: 5 years or more
On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Noisy
- Odours
Work setting
- Willing to relocate
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
- Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicle, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer’s performance specifications
- Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups
- Advise customers on work performed, general vehicle condition and future repair requirements.
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems including chassis, frame, cab, body, engine and drive train, air brakes, steering, and fuel, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems including structural, brake and electrical systems.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player