Job Title or Location

Transport truck mechanic

T&R Truck Repair Limited

Truro, NS

Job Details:

$35.00 - $40.00 / hour
Full-time
Experienced

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Overview
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 45 hours per week
  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
  • or equivalent experience
  • 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
  • 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
  • Perform scheduled maintenance service
  • Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
  • Complete reports to record problems and work performed
  • Provide customer service
  • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
  • Service attachments and working tools
  • Welding experience
  • Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
  • Perform repair work on heavy trucks
  • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification
  • Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  • Types of systems
  • Air conditioning system
  • Diesel engine repair specialization
  • Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
  • Installation and alignment of engines and machinery
  • Fuel injection system
  • Engine control system
  • Lubrication system
  • Cooling system
  • Exhaust system
  • Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization
  • Power take-offs
  • Mechanical transmissions
  • Hydraulic transmissions
  • Highway vehicle tires and wheels
  • Drive trains and final drives
  • Differentials
  • 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
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Weight handling
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
  • Own tools/equipment
  • Tools
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Gloves
  • Personal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Screening questions
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Employment terms options
  • Day
  • Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits