mechanic, truck

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Non-smoking

Tasks

• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• Welding experience
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks

Types of systems

• Compressors
• Air conditioning system

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pumps
• Electric generators

Area of specialization

• Engine repair
• Electrical and electronic system
• Diesel engines
• Diagnostics
• Alignment, steering and suspension
• Brake system
• Hydraulic system
• Fuel and emission system
• Ignition and electrical system
• Automatic transmission
• Standard transmission
• Engine repair and overhaul
• Drive train components
• Auto body repair
• Collision repair
• Frame straightening
• Fibreglass repair
• Plastics repair
• Auto body painting
• Welding
• Machining
• Truck-trailer repair
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
• Installation and alignment of engines and machinery
• Fuel injection system
• Engine control system
• Lubrication system
• Cooling system
• Exhaust system

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Cable-operated working attachments

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Power take-offs
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Mechanical transmissions
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Highway vehicle tires and wheels
• Drive trains and final drives
• Differentials

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods
• Handling heavy loads
• Sound discrimination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits