heavy equipment mechanic

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Outdoors. Dusty. Noisy.

Work setting:

Willing to relocate.

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.

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.

Own tools/equipment:

• Tools.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Safety glasses/goggles.
• Gloves.

Personal suitability:

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

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Shift. Flexible hours. Day. Weekend. Overtime required.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.

Support for youths:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.

Support for Indigenous people:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.