How to become an automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installer or servicer
Official title: Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers
Also called: Spring installer, Heavy truck oiler, Muffler installer, Heavy truck greaser, Crawler track servicer, Heavy equipment greaser, Shock absorber installer, Oiler - automotive service, Pipeline equipment servicer, Automotive radiator installer, Pipeline service truck driver, Tire changer - automotive service
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. They are employed by automobile and truck service and repair shops, service departments of industrial establishments and construction, mining and logging companies.
Main tasks
- 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
How to become one
Some secondary school is usually required. Several weeks of on-the-job training are usually required.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $39,000 a year The middle half earn $35,100 to $48,750.
- About 14,900 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 16,000 are projected by 2033. (+7.4%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
Related jobs
- Railway yard and track maintenance workers
- Water transport deck and engine room crew
- Air transport ramp attendants
- Utility maintenance workers
- Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers
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Questions people ask
How do I become an automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installer or servicer?
Some secondary school is usually required. Several weeks of on-the-job training are usually required.
How much does an automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installer or servicer earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $39,000 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $35,100 to $48,750.
Is an automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installer or servicer a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 7% by 2033, from about 14,900 to about 16,000 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become an automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installer or servicer?
Usually not. Only 3% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03