Truck Mechanic

Employer

West Tanks Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Outdoors
• Dirty
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Workshop
• Remote or mobile

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
• Discuss work with supervisor
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Inspect motor in operation
• Review work orders
• Road test motor vehicles
• 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
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
• Truck-Trailer Repairer Trade Certification
• Truck-Trailer Repairer Red Seal Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Area of specialization

• Engine repair
• 4-wheel drive
• 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
• Welding
• Truck-trailer repair
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Night shift premium

Other benefits

Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Supports for visible minorities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities