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74203.00 – Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers

Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers install replacement automotive mechanical parts such as mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers, springs and radiators and perform routine maintenance service such as oil changes, lubrication and tire repairs on automobiles, trucks and heavy equipment.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Crane greaser
  • Heavy equipment servicer (except mechanic)
  • Muffler installer
  • Radiator installer - auto repair service
  • Shock absorber installer
  • Spring installer
  • Tire repairer

Core competencies

  • Repairing and Preventative Maintenance to diagnose, repair and replace vehicle components and perform preventative maintenance tasks such as inspecting, lubricating and adjusting parts to ensure proper functioning and prevent breakdowns
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to monitor equipment performance, such as checking engine diagnostics, detecting and troubleshooting irregularities like hydraulic leaks
  • Sound Localization to accurately identify and pinpoint the sources of sounds and vibrations within vehicles, facilitating effective diagnosis and repair mechanical or electrical problems
  • Trunk Strength to use core strength to lift, maneuver and install heavy components and equipment, also requiring twisting and bending to ensure safety and precision during maintenance and repair tasks
  • Attention to Detail to accurately identify and address mechanical issues, follow precise specifications for part installations and repairs
  • Knowledge in Mechanics and Machinery to understand part identification, simple mechanical systems, routine tasks and safety procedures

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Change engine oil and lubricate running gears or moving parts of automobiles, trucks and heavy equipment
  • Grease booms, pulleys, buckets and other components of heavy equipment
  • Replace oil, air and fuel filters on motor vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment
  • Install replacement mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers or radiators on motor vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment
  • Repair and balance tires
  • Add or replace hydraulic and transmission fluids in motor vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment
  • Assist mechanics and perform other duties as directed
  • Drive automobile or service truck to location of construction, logging or other industrial sites to provide services.

Additional information

  • There is some mobility among installers and servicers in this unit group.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (72410)
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (72020)
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (72401)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

74 – Mail and message distribution, other transport equipment operators and related maintenance workers

Sub-major group

742 – Transport equipment operators, utility maintenance and related workers

Minor group

7420 – Transport equipment operators, utility maintenance and related maintenance workers

Unit group

74203 – Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers

Occupational profile

74203.00 – Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers

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