mechanic, heavy equipment
Education:
Registered Apprenticeship certificate. Heavy equipment maintenance technology/technician. Diesel mechanics technology/technician. Medium/heavy vehicle and truck technology/technician. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
Outdoors. Cold/refrigerated. Dusty. Hot. Noisy.
Work setting:
Staff accommodation available. Staff accommodation provided. Willing to relocate.
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.
- Welding experience.
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.
- Attach components and adjust new farm equipment.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work.
- Perform repair work on heavy trucks.
- Service attachments and working tools.
- Verify and repair emission control systems.
- Assist process and machine operators in mineral ore and metal processing.
- Perform other routine maintenance.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate.
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D).
- Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T).
- Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate.
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:
- Hydraulic-operated working attachments.
- Compressors.
- Pumps.
- Telescopic ladder.
- 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.
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Medical exam.
- Drug test.
- Driver's validity licence check.
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
- Willing to travel.
- Willing to travel cross-border.
- Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Hand-eye co-ordination. Handling heavy loads. Manual dexterity. Standing for extended periods.
Weight handling:
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
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.
- Organized.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Shift.
- Morning.
- Night.
- On call.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- On-site amenities.
- On-site housing options.
- Parking available.