truck and coach technician

Government of Canada; Nairn Centre; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Nairn Centre, Ontario is seeking a skilled mechanic to perform adjustments, repairs, and maintenance on commercial transport trucks. The ideal candidate will possess necessary trade certifications and excellent communication skills. Benefits include health coverage and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in engine repair and vehicle diagnostics.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and diesel engines.
• Understanding of automotive and truck-trailer repair.

Responsibilities

• Adjust, repair or replace parts of commercial transport truck systems.
• Inspect and test mechanical units for faults.
• Perform scheduled maintenance service.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Reliability

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification

Truck-Trailer Repairer Trade Certification

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Garage

Responsibilities Tasks

• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• 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
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Coach and instruct apprentices

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification
• Truck-Trailer Repairer Trade Certification
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization Area of specialization

• Engine repair
• 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
• Truck-trailer repair
• Front end components

Additional information Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available