Truck and transport vehicle mechanic apprentice

Number of vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Terms of employment: Permanent full-time

Language of work: English

Location of Work: 35 Bentley Ave, Nepean, ON K2E 6T7 (No option to work remotely)

Wage: $34.50 / 42.5 hours per week

Shifts: Day, Evening, Night, Shift, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Morning

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Test and adjust units to specifications
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization

• Equipment and machinery experience
• Forklift

Area of specialization

• Engine and fuel systems
• Steering and alignment
• Drive lines and suspension
• 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
• Drive train components
• Welding
• Truck-trailer repair
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Benefits

• Health benefits:
  • Dental care plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits:
  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Night shift premium
  • Registered retired savings plan (RRSP)

Contact information:

• Telephone: 613-226-3081
• Email: resume@edstruckservice.com 
• Fax: 613-226-2322
• Mailing address: 35 Bentley Ave, Ottawa, ON K2E 6T7

Skills requirements:

• Completed secondary school
• Apprenticeship certificate
• Forklift training certificate

Experience: minimum 5 years