AT A GLANCE
A Truck and Transport Mechanic is certified to maintain, service, repair, and modify transport trucks and their components. They also service emergency vehicles, farm and gravel trucks, public transport and school buses, public utility vehicles, semi-trailer trucks, and truck tractors.
To become a certified mechanic, apprentices learn how to:
- Use sophisticated diagnostic equipment and techniques to service electrical/electronic system faults and perform component replacements
- Service basic fuel and fuel injection systems, electrical and suspension systems, air conditioning, emission controls and power assist
- Service and repair engines, braking systems, air brakes, steering components, drive lines and differentials
- Disassemble, align, fit and machine parts with hand or power tools
- Assemble, install, repair and maintain equipment involving transmission servicing, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, heating and refrigeration units
- Rebuild, adjust and service a variety of components such as engine pistons and connecting rods, cylinders, cylinder head valves, camshafts, crankshafts and time gears and steering components
- Repair and replace frames, axles, hubs, tires and wheels and coupling nuts
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environments for construction careers can be located outdoors or indoors or both. Work hours may vary as well. Some positions are seasonal while others are all year round, but part-time. Other positions are project-based and may require you to work full-time until the project is complete. And, of course there are careers that have full-time hours all year round.
Below is a list of workplaces where you might find opportunities to gain apprenticeship hours and/or experience:
- Truck and transport dealerships
- Trucking firms and repair centres
Other conditions: N/A
Source: Apprenticeship Manitoba Handbook and Manitoba Prospects
MINI SKILLS ASSESSMENT
If you answer YES to the questions below, then a career as a Truck and Transport Mechanic may be right for you!
- Do you have good communication skills?
- Do you have strong analytical skills?
- Are you physically flexible?
ESSENTIAL SKILLS PROFILES
The Government of Canada Job Bank has identified Nine Literacy and Essential Skills (Reading, Writing, Document Use, Numeracy, Computer Use, Thinking, Oral Communication, Working with Others, and Continuous Learning).
Below you will find links to the Essential Skills Profiles for this occupation and/or related ones:
WAGES
Minimum for Apprentices Skills Booklet 2016, Skills Canada/Manitoba | $31,200 |
Average for Journey Persons Skills Booklet 2016, Skills Canada/Manitoba | $61,440 – $71,040 |
For more information on apprenticeship wages, click here
TRAINING
Note: To receive the most up-to-date information about satisfying apprenticeship level requirements, contact Apprenticeship Manitoba or visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/apprenticeship/
Truck and Transport Mechanic | |
Program Length (Minimum Years) | 4 years |
Level Requirements | |
Required Hours for each level (L) | L1: 1, 800 hours L2: 1, 800 hours L3: 1, 800 hours L4: 1, 800 hours |
Technical Training/Year (weeks in class) | Y1: 8 weeks Y2: 6 weeks Y3: 6 weeks Y4: 4 weeks |
Additional Licensing | No |
Trades Qualification Requirements (minimum experience required) | |
Minimum years of experience required (within last 10 years) | 6 years |
Minimum hours experience required | 10,800 hours |
Practical Exam required | No |
Compulsory Apprenticeship/Certificate of Qualifications required to work | No |
Red Seal Trade available | Yes |
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