diesel mechanic

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.
• 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.
• Attach components and adjust new farm equipment.
• 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.

Requirements

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Manual dexterity.
• Sound discrimination.
• Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

1 year to less than 2 years.

Other

Employment terms options Evening.

Employment terms options Morning. Day. Overtime required.