Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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Work site environment
- Dusty
- Outdoors
- Noisy
- Odours
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
- Workshop
- Field location
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems
- Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Test and adjust units to specifications
- Coach and instruct apprentices
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Perform other routine maintenance
- Perform routine maintenance work
- 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
- Inspect commercial vehicles to ensure compliance with regulations governing load restrictions, the transportation of hazardous materials and public safety
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
- Perform repair work on heavy trucks
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification
- First Aid Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
- Commercial vehicles inspector
Area of specialization
- Engine repair
- Diesel engines
- Diagnostics
- Brake system
- Hydraulic system
- Fuel and emission system
- Ignition and electrical system
- Drive train components
- 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
- Lubrication system
- Cooling system
- Exhaust system
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization
- Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
- Mechanical transmissions
- Hydraulic transmissions
- Highway vehicle tires and wheels
- Drive trains and final drives
- Differentials
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Standing for extended periods
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other Benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer
