04 Jan
Crosco Truck Shop
Sudbury
Mechanical Repairer Specific Skills
- Test and adjust units to specifications
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- Diagnose faults and malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 4th Period Apprentice
- 2nd Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
- Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
- Motor Vehicle Inspector Certificate
Additional Skills
- Estimate parts and labour costs
Area of Specialization
- 4-wheel drive
- Standard transmission
- Engine repair
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Diagnostics
- Diesel engines
- Automatic transmission
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Drive train components
- Imported vehicles
- Ignition and electrical system
- Fuel and emission system
- Brake system
- Electrical and electronic system
- Hydraulic system
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Automotive Service Technician Specific Skills
- Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
- Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicles and test automotive systems and components
Truck and Transport and Truck-Trailer Mechanic Specific Skills
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications