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72410.03 – Transport truck and trailer mechanics

Transport truck and trailer mechanics inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of commercial transport trucks, trailers and buses. Apprentices are also included in this occupation.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Bus and truck mechanic
  • Commercial transport vehicle mechanic
  • Trailer mechanic
  • Transport truck mechanic
  • Transport truck trailer mechanic

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following 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.

Additional information

  • With additional training, mobility is possible between automobile and truck and transport mechanics.
  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
  • With experience, mechanics and technicians in this unit group may progress to supervisory positions.
  • 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.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators (72411)
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (72401)
  • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (94200)
  • Recreation vehicle technicians (72423.02)
  • Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling (92020)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

724 – Technical maintenance trades

Minor group

7241 – Automotive service technicians

Unit group

72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers

Occupational profile

72410.03 – Transport truck and trailer mechanics

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