heavy-duty equipment mechanic
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
Outdoors. Noisy.
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.
- 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.
- Write maintenance reports.
- Train or assist in the training of other workers.
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems.
- Read and interpret work orders.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Personal suitability:
Dependability. Flexibility. Reliability. Efficient interpersonal skills.
Employment terms options:
Evening. Shift.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
Morning. On call. Day.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
Financial benefits:
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Long term benefits:
Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).
Other benefits:
Other benefits.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
Support for Indigenous people:
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .