heavy-duty equipment technician

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

• Dusty.
• 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.
• 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.
• Verify and repair emission control systems.
• Perform other routine maintenance.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Flexibility.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.