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The Truck/Trailer Transport Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing or overhauling commercial trucks, buses and trailers to manufactures specifications, applicable legislation and customers request.
They are responsible for the following:Interpreting work orders and technical manuals.
Performing preventive maintenance services.
Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic failures by visual inspecting to customer input, test driving, and using diagnostic tools.
Completing a "Quick-Check" to determine the need for other unrelated repairs and advising service writers of potential future issues.
Notifying service writers of any additional repairs needed.
Completing repairs or replacing defective parts, components or systems as required.
Testing and inspecting vehicle to ensure repairs are completed to manufactures specifications and Government standards.
Documenting serial number and recording repair story on work order noting problems or unusual situations encountered during repair Train and/or assisting other technicians or apprentices with their work On Call after hours on rotation basis. other related similar duties as required.
Essential Skills
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement
Truck Mechanic Specific Skills
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
Type Of Experience
- Trucks
- Buses
Mechanical Repairer Specific Skills
- Repair and replace mechanical units
- Diagnose faults and malfunctions
Area Of Specialization
- AC, cooling and heating systems
- Welding
- Standard transmission
- Ignition and electrical systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Fuel and emission systems
- Front-end components
- Engine repair
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Electrical and electronic systems
- Diagnostics
- Diesel engines
- Automatic transmission
- Drive train components
- Truck-trailer repair
Work Location Information
- Willing to relocate
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools