Truck and Transport Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice

About This Role

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. 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. Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions. Inspect motor in operation. 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. 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. Provide customer service. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Policy and program experience: Apprenticeship training. Area of specialization: Truck-trailer repair. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. 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. Bending, crouching, kneeling. 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. Punctuality. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Commission. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer.

What You'll Do

• 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
• Inspect motor in operation
• 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
• 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
• Provide customer service

What We're Looking For

• Mid level experience
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience
• Credentials: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Work conditions: Fast-paced environment, Hand-eye co-ordination, Attention to detail, Manual dexterity, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Personal suitability: Accurate, Client focus, Dependability, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Judgement, Reliability, Team player, Punctuality

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