heavy-duty equipment mechanic
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Tasks:
- 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.
- Welding experience.
- 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.
Instrument experience:
Hydraulic.
Powered equipment repair specialization:
- Hydraulic-operated working attachments.
- Pumps.
- Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts.
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization:
- Mechanical transmissions.
- Hydraulic transmissions.
- Power take-offs.
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
- 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 45 kg (100 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Safety glasses/goggles.
- Gloves.
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:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Bonus.
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Pension plan.
Long term benefits:
Long-term care insurance.