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Mechanical Repairers

Mechanical repairers keep commercial trucks and truck-trailers working safely by inspecting, adjusting, repairing, and replacing parts in systems such as the engine, brakes, steering, suspension, electrical components, and fuel or hydraulic systems. The work can involve using diagrams, computerized equipment, and hand tools, plus careful hand-eye coordination and clear communication with coworkers or customers. If you like solving mechanical problems and working on large vehicles, this career could be a good fit.

EDUCATION ROUTEMultiple pathways
WORK STYLEVaries by role
CAREER FIELDScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

HOW TO GET THERE

Typical pathway

A typical pathway starts with high school courses in math, science, and shop or automotive classes, if available. Many students then complete a college or trade program in truck and transport repair, heavy vehicle technology, or a related field, while some learn through on-the-job training or an apprenticeship-style route, depending on the employer and province. Early experience often comes from entry-level shop work, co-op placements, or assisting experienced mechanics. New workers usually build skills in diagnostics, tools, safety, and repair of brakes, steering, engines, electrical systems, and truck-trailer components.

THE WORK

What you may do

Legacy duties

  • Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems including chassis, frame, cab, body, engine and drive train, air brakes, steering, and fuel, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems
  • Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems including structural, brake and electrical systems.
  • Workers in this unit group may specialize in the following areas: engine and fuel systems, transmission systems, air conditioning, cooling and heating systems, steering, alignment, brakes, drive lines, suspension, electrical and electronic systems, truck-trailer repair or diagnostic services.

SKILLS TO BUILD

Skills used in this Career

Computerized equipmentDealing with the PublicGood Hand-eye CoordinationDiagrams/schematicsTaking Directions

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