heavy-duty equipment mechanic

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Outdoors. Noisy.

Work setting:

Staff accommodation available. Various locations.

Tasks:

• Instruct apprentices.
• 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.
• 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.
• Repair and maintain equipment.
• Perform scheduled maintenance service.
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems.
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement.

Area of specialization:

Truck-trailer repair.

Security and safety:

• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Reliability.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day. Weekend.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

Pension plan.

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 youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .