Truck Trailer Service Technician

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Garage
• Workshop
• Troubleshooting/diagnostic

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
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Provide customer service
• Prepare requisition orders to replenish parts and supplies
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Perform diagnostic tests
• Install replacement mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers or radiators
• Order parts and maintain inventory
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• Welding experience
• Plan, organize and direct administrative services such as signage, cleaning, maintenance, parking, safety inspections, security and snow removal
• Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs
• Troubleshoot ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• Inspect repaired vehicles

Supervision

• Truck drivers
• Mechanical assemblers and inspectors
• Mechanical repairers (motor vehicle manufacturing)
• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Type of service and repair

• Electrical control system

Type of product

• Truck

Control systems

• On-board diagnostics

Type of experience

• Fire safety inspection

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Area of specialization

• Engine repair
• Electrical and electronic system
• Diesel engines
• Diagnostics
• Alignment, steering and suspension
• Brake system
• Hydraulic system
• Fuel and emission system
• Ignition and electrical system
• Automatic transmission
• Standard transmission
• Engine repair and overhaul
• Drive train components
• Auto body repair
• Collision repair
• Frame straightening
• Plastics repair
• Auto body painting
• Welding
• Machining
• Truck-trailer repair
• Front end components
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
• Mechanical components
• Truck repair

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Exhaust system

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available