Truck mechanic
Job detail
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Outdoors
- Hot
- Noisy
Work setting
- In shop
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
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 truck-trailer systems
- Diagnose faults and malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Engine repair
- 4-wheel drive
- Diesel engines
- Brake system
- Hydraulic system
- Fuel and emission system
- Automatic transmission
- Standard transmission
- Welding
- Truck-trailer repair
- Front end components
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Reliability
- Punctuality