heavy equipment mechanic - diesel engine

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Various locations.

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.
• Perform other routine maintenance.

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.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Financial benefits:

Group insurance benefits.