heavy-duty equipment mechanic
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- Outdoors.
- Non-smoking.
- Dusty.
- Noisy.
Work setting:
- Staff accommodation available.
- Various locations.
- Service.
- Repair.
- Maintenance.
- Overhaul.
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.
- Order parts and maintain inventory.
- 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.
- Assist process and machine operators in mineral ore and metal processing.
- Perform other routine maintenance.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement.
Diesel engine repair specialization:
- Fuel injection system.
- Exhaust system.
- Cooling system.
- Air conditioning system.
- Lubrication system.
- Engine control system.
- Major internal engine repairs or overhaul.
- Installation and alignment of engines and machinery.
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization:
- Mechanical transmissions.
- Drive trains and final drives.
- Hydraulic transmissions.
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering.
- Off-road vehicle tires and wheels.
- Differentials.
- Brake system.
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check.
- Driver's validity licence check.
Transportation/travel information:
- Willing to travel.
- Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding.
- Attention to detail.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Manual dexterity.
- Standing for extended periods.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Organized.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Long term benefits:
Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).
Other benefits:
Other benefits.