motorcycle mechanic

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Adjust, repair or replace electrical system parts
• Adjust, repair or replace mechanical system parts
• Diagnose and isolate faults on engines
• Discuss work with supervisor
• Document your inspection and tests made on engines
• Estimate repair costs
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Review work orders
• Perform scheduled maintenance and service
• Advise customers on work performed and condition of equipment
• Test and adjust repaired equipment for proper performance
• Repair recreation vehicles

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Motorcycle Mechanic Trade Certification
• Motorcycle Mechanic Red Seal Certificate
• Recreation Vehicle Mechanic Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Power tools

Area of specialization

• Motorcycle
• Snowmobile
• Watercraft
• All terrain vehicles (ATV)
• Recreation vehicle repairer
• Troubleshooting/diagnostic

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Organized
• Team player
• Reliability
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available