Job details
- JobBank Id: 41967695
- JobSeekr Id: 272433
- Transport Truck Mechanic
- Niagara Falls, ON
- Full time
- Express Employment Professionals
- $32.00 to $42.00
- 37.5 to 50 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Dirty
- Noisy
Work setting
- Garage
- Workshop
Responsibilities
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 automotive systems
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Automotive Service Technician (Fuel and Electrical Systems) Trade Certification
- Automotive Service Technician (Steering, Suspension and Brakes) 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
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- First Aid Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Truck
Area of specialization
- Engine repair
- 4-wheel drive
- Electrical and electronic system
- Diesel engines
- Diagnostics
- Brake system
- Hydraulic system
- Fuel and emission system
- Ignition and electrical system
- Automatic transmission
- Standard transmission
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Drive train components
- Collision repair
- Welding
- Truck-trailer repair
- Front end components
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
- Truck repair
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- 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
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality