Transport truck mechanic
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Outdoors
- Noisy
- Hot
Work setting
- In shop
- Willing to relocate
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
- 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
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Truck-trailer repair
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)