Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks, weighing over 4600 kg with three or more axles, to transport goods and material to destinations
WELDERS: Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc (GTAW), gas metal arc (GMAW), flux-cored arc (FAW), plasma arc (PAW), shielded metal arc (SMAW), oxy-acetylene (OAW), resistance welding and submerged arc welding (SAW)
- Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
- Operate brazing and soldering equipment
- Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines ETC
AUTO MECHANICS:
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
- Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicle, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel, brake, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's performance specifications
- Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups
- Advise customers on work performed, general vehicle conditions and future repair requirements ETC
Oversee all aspects of vehicles, such as condition of equipment, loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo
Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, brakes and cold storage
Perform emergency roadside repairs
Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
Record cargo information, distance travelled, fuel consumption and other information in log book or on on-board computer
Communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using two-way radio, cellular telephone and on-board computer
May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
May transport hazardous products or dangerous goods |
