heavy-duty equipment technician
Your tasks
- Instruct apprentices.
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation.
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work.
- Perform repair work on heavy trucks.
- Service attachments and working tools.
- Perform other routine maintenance.
Diesel engine repair specialization
- Exhaust system.
- Cooling system.
- Air conditioning system.
- Lubrication system.
- Engine control system.
Powered equipment repair specialization
- Hydraulic-operated working attachments.
- Compressors.
- Pumps.
- Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts.
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization
- Mechanical transmissions.
- Drive trains and final drives.
- Hydraulic transmissions.
- Power take-offs.
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering.
- Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering.
- Highway vehicle tires and wheels.
- Off-road vehicle tires and wheels.
- Differentials.
- Brake system.
Requirements
Education Registered Apprenticeship certificate.
Apprenticeship training
- Level three apprenticeship training.
- Level four apprenticeship training.
Security and safety
- Criminal record check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Drug test.
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation.
- Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding.
- Attention to detail.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Manual dexterity.
Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Organized.
5 years or more.
What we offer
Health benefits
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Other benefits
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
How to apply
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Other
Work site environment Dusty.
Employment terms options Day.