heavy-duty equipment mechanic
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- Outdoors.
- Dusty.
- Noisy.
Work setting:
- Staff accommodation provided.
- Various locations.
- On-site customer service.
- Mines and quarries.
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.
- 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.
- Verify and repair emission control systems.
Mining experience:
Surface mines or quarries.
Area of work experience:
Open-pit mines.
Diesel engine repair specialization:
- 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.
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization:
- Hydraulic transmissions.
- Power take-offs.
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering.
- Off-road vehicle tires and wheels.
- Differentials.
- Brake system.
Sales experience:
Mining machinery/equipment.
Transportation/travel information:
- Willing to travel regularly.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Travel expenses paid by employer.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding.
- Attention to detail.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Standing for extended periods.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Dependability.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options:
- Shift.
- Night.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
Group insurance benefits.
Other benefits:
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
- Wellness program.