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Transport Truck Mechanic
Posted on March 19, 2025
by T&R Truck Repair Limited
102 Blakeney Drive, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 6Z1
Job Sector:
Transportation & Logistics
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 200
Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
Last Updated: 5 hours ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/nova-scotia/truro/487769097/transport-truck-mechanic/
Job Description
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
Experience and specialization
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
Credentials
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)
Apprenticeship training
- Level three apprenticeship training
- Level four apprenticeship training
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits