Truck Trailer Mechanic

Employer

Allspec Diesel Solutions Inc.

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Outdoors
• Dirty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Cold/refrigerated

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
• Review work orders
• Road test motor vehicles
• Test automotive systems and components
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components
• Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Provide customer service
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Order parts and maintain inventory
• 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
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

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
• Truck-trailer repair
• Front end components

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
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

Free parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• 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

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities