[ref. g13185600] Heavy-duty equipment mechanic

apartmentMader Group placeCalgary calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment
  • Outdoors
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Dusty
  • Hot
  • Noisy
Work setting
  • Staff accommodation available
  • Staff accommodation provided
  • Various locations
  • On-site customer service

Responsibilities

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
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
  • Perform repair work on heavy trucks
  • Service attachments and working tools
  • Verify and repair emission control systems

Experience and specialization

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
  • Electric generators
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

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Medical exam
  • Drug test
  • Basic security clearance
  • Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • 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
  • Manual dexterity
  • Overtime required
  • Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
  • Tools
Personal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
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