Truck Trailer Mechanic

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Work site environment

• Dusty
• Outdoors
• Dirty
• Hot
• Noisy

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
• Review work orders
• Road test motor vehicles
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck
• trailer systems
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
• 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

Area of specialization

• Engine repair
• Electrical and electronic system
• Diesel engines
• Diagnostics
• Brake system
• Fuel and emission system
• Automatic transmission
• Standard transmission
• Engine repair and overhaul
• Drive train components
• Truck
• trailer repair
• Front end components

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel
• toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Morning

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross
• cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross
• cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities