heavy equipment mechanic

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Noisy.

Tasks:

• Instruct apprentices.
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation.
• Welding experience.
• 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.
• Verify and repair emission control systems.
• Perform other routine maintenance.
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts.
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions.
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment.
• Diagnose and isolate faults on engines and motors.

Powered equipment repair specialization:

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments.
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts.

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization:

• Mechanical transmissions.
• Hydraulic transmissions.
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering.

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Dependability.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Organized.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

On call.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

Day. Overtime required.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Pension plan.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.