Transport Truck Mechanic

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 794892028
  • Open Date: March 18, 2025
  • Close Date: June 7, 2025
  • Organization: T&R Truck Repair Limited
  • Sector: Transportation & Logistics
  • Business Location:102 Blakeney Drive, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 6Z1
  • Total Views: 200
  • Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
  • Last Updated: 5 hours ago
  • Job URL: https://newpeople.ca/jobs/nova-scotia/truro/794892028/transport-truck-mechanic/
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Job Details

  • Experience: 3 years - 5 years
  • Job Vacancies: 2
  • Compensation: $35.00 to $35.01 per hour (To be negotiated) / 40 to 45 hours per week
  • Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Apply by: email to [email protected], by mail
  • Education: College certificate or diploma more than 2 years

Job Description

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
  • Discuss work with supervisor
  • Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
  • Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
  • Review work orders
  • Road test motor vehicles
  • Test automotive systems and components
  • Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems
  • Repair or replace mechanical units or components
  • Perform scheduled maintenance service
  • Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
  • Complete reports to record problems and work performed
  • Provide customer service
  • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
  • Service attachments and working tools
  • Welding experience
  • Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications
  • Perform repair work on heavy trucks

Experience and specialization

Types of systems

  • Air conditioning system

Diesel engine repair specialization

  • Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
  • Installation and alignment of engines and machinery
  • Fuel injection system
  • Engine control system
  • Lubrication system
  • Cooling system
  • Exhaust system

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

  • Power take-offs
  • Mechanical transmissions
  • Hydraulic transmissions
  • Highway vehicle tires and wheels
  • Drive trains and final drives
  • Differentials

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification
  • Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)
  • Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Apprenticeship training

  • Level three apprenticeship training
  • Level four apprenticeship training

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits