heavy-duty equipment technician
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma.
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.
- 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.
Equipment and machinery experience:
Engines.
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.
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).
Own tools/equipment:
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Organized.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Experience:
5 years or more.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Long term benefits:
Maternity and parental benefits.
Other benefits:
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
- Team building opportunities.
- Parking available.