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Job Details

Trailer Mechanic

Employer

Compass Transport Ltd.

Date Posted

November 18, 2024

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $36.00 hourly
  • Work Hours 35 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Jan 09, 2025
Job Requirements

Employer

Compass Transport Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

Dusty

Tasks

  • Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
  • 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
  • Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
  • Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs
  • Perform scheduled maintenance service
  • Test and adjust units to specifications
  • Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
  • Complete reports to record problems and work performed
  • Coach and instruct apprentices
  • Provide customer service

Area of specialization

  • Alignment, steering and suspension
  • Collision repair
  • Auto body painting
  • Truck-trailer repair
  • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Attention to detail
  • Manual dexterity
  • Overtime required
  • Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Experience

Experience an asset


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Trailer Mechanic is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Automotive Service Technicians
OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturers' performance specifications

INNOVATIVE

Interest in speaking with supervisors to discuss work and review work orders; and in repairing and replacing parts and components of automotive systems

METHODICAL

Interest in analyzing information to perform scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrication and tune-ups

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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Abilities

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The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job
Selected abilities

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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Interest Codes

Transport Truck and Trailer Mechanics
OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturers' performance specifications

INNOVATIVE

Interest in analyzing information to diagnose faults and malfunctions and to inspect and test mechanical units

METHODICAL

Interest in speaking with supervisors to confirm findings on faults and malfunctions to determine whether to repair or replace units

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

Learn About Interests

Learn More

Abilities

Compared to my abilities

The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job
Selected abilities

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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