Truck-Trailer Service Technicians service, repair, overhaul, diagnose, and inspect truck-trailers and the related systems and components.
Job Related Skills, Interests and Values
- Reviewing work orders and discussing work to be performed with supervisor
- Inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing:
- Electrical systems
- Landing gear assemblies and trailer frames
- Hitching/coupling systems
- Trailer bodies
- Suspension systems
- Tires, wheels, hubs, and axles
- Air and auxiliary systems, braking systems, heating and refrigeration systems, hydraulic systems, and ventilation devices
- Using hand tools and specialized diagnostic equipment to diagnose, isolate, and repair faults
- Performing scheduled maintenance service
- Testing and adjusting repaired systems to manufacturer performance specifications
- Advising customers on work performed, general trailer condition, and future work required
- Communicating effectively with co-workers, customers, and service managers
- Reading and interpreting owner/operator/manufacturer manuals and service specifications
- Keeping up-to-date on technology and upgrading skills as required
What Preparation and Training Do You Need?
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent; math and English credits an asset
- Co-op, pre-apprenticeship, or technical courses would be helpful
- Completion of 4,480-hour apprenticeship, including on-the-job and in-school training
- Exam to obtain Certificate of Qualification
What's Your Future as a Truck-Trailer Service Technician (310J)?
- Full-time, year-round work with single employer; some may work in mobile units
- Exposure to pollutants like noise, liquids, fumes, and odours; risk of injury from heavy equipment
- Employers include trailer manufacturers; sales and repair facilities or garages; and municipally, provincially, or privately owned trucking, bus, and transportation companies
Wage Rate
Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $28.00-$42.00 per hour.
Self-Rating
Truck-Trailer Service Technician (310J)
| Ask Yourself: | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Do you consider yourself a continual learner? | ||
| Do you enjoy working with a variety of tools? | ||
| Do you have a mechanical aptitude and good coordination? | ||
| Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines? | ||
| Do you enjoy doing a variety of different tasks? | ||
| Do you have excellent reading and writing skills? | ||
| Are you reliable, a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision? |
If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Truck-Trailer Service Technician (310J) may be for you!
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