heavy-duty equipment mechanic
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Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
Outdoors. Dusty. Hot. Noisy.
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.
- Order parts and maintain inventory.
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation.
- Welding experience.
- 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.
Diesel engine repair specialization:
- Fuel injection system.
- Exhaust system.
- Cooling system.
- Air conditioning system.
- Lubrication system.
- Engine control system.
- Major internal engine repairs or overhaul.
- Installation and alignment of engines and machinery.
Powered equipment repair specialization:
- Cable-operated working attachments.
- Hydraulic-operated working attachments.
- Compressors.
- Pumps.
- Telescopic ladder.
- Electric generators.
- Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts.
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization:
- Mechanical transmissions.
- Drive trains and final drives.
- Hydraulic transmissions.
- Power take-offs.
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering.
- Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering.
- Highway vehicle tires and wheels.
- Off-road vehicle tires and wheels.
- Differentials.
- Brake system.
Transportation/travel information:
Own transportation.
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.
Weight handling:
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Safety glasses/goggles.
- Gloves.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Organized.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- On call.
- Day.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
Group insurance benefits.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Other benefits.