diesel engine mechanic

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

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.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T).

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.
• Telescopic ladder.
• Electric generators.
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts.

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization:

• Mechanical transmissions.
• Drive trains and final drives.
• Hydraulic transmissions.
• Highway vehicle tires and wheels.
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels.
• Differentials.
• Brake system.

Security and safety:

• Bondable.
• Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Manual dexterity.
• Sound discrimination.
• Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.