Automobile Mechanic

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Skills and Abilities

Work site environment
- Dusty
- Outdoors
- Dirty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Motor vehicles
Work setting
- Garage
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
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- Inspect motor in operation
- Road test motor vehicles
- Test automotive systems and components
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive 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
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Work with minimal supervision
- Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesﾠ
- Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
- Automotive Service Technician (Transmission) Trade Certification
Instrument experience
- Mechanical
- Hydraulic
- Electrical instruments
Area of work experience
- Process troubleshooting
Service experience
- Security
Area of specialization
- Engine repair
- Electrical and electronic system
- Diagnostics
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Brake system
- Hydraulic system
- Fuel and emission system
- Automatic transmission
- Standard transmission
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Collision repair
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
- Organized
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
Employment terms options
- Morning
- Day
Green job
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available