Truck and Trailer Repairer

or equivalent experience

**Work site environment**:

- Dusty

**Work setting**:

- In shop
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate

**Tasks**:

- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicles and 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
- Diagnose faults and malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
- Estimate parts and labour costs
- 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
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
- Provide customer service

**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
- Tire, wheel and rim mechanic
- Automotive Service Technician (Fuel and Electrical Systems) Trade Certification
- Automotive Service Technician (Transmission) Trade Certification
- Automotive Service Technician (Steering, Suspension and Brakes) Trade Certification
- Motor Vehicle Repairer (Service Station Mechanic) Trade Certification
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification
- Truck-Trailer Repairer Trade Certification
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement
- Truck-Trailer Repairer Red Seal Endorsement
- HVAC Certificate
- Motor Vehicle Inspector Certificate
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate

**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
- Machining
- Truck-trailer repair
- Imported vehicles
- Front end components
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

**Security and safety**:

- Driving record check (abstract)

**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle

**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**:

- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots

**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player

**Workplace information**:

- On the road job

**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- What is your current field of study?
- What is your current level of study?

**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus

**Long term benefits**:

- Other benefits