heavy-duty equipment technician
Your 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.
- 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.
- Verify and repair emission control systems.
Diesel engine repair specialization
- Fuel injection system.
- Exhaust system.
- Cooling system.
- Air conditioning system.
- Lubrication system.
- Engine control system.
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization
- Drive trains and final drives.
- Power take-offs.
- Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering.
- Highway vehicle tires and wheels.
- Differentials.
- Brake system.
Requirements
Education Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D).
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
- Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T).
- Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate.
Security and safety
- Bondable.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Driver's validity licence check.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding.
- Attention to detail.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Manual dexterity.
Own tools/equipment
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions Do you have experience working in this field?.
Experience an asset.
What we offer
Health benefits
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits
- Bonus.
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
Other benefits
- Free parking available.
- Team building opportunities.
Other
Work site environment Non-smoking. Noisy.
Weight handling More than 45 kg (100 lbs).
Employment terms options Day.