Heavy-duty equipment mechanic

apartmentFort Garry Ind. Ltd. placeCalgary calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment
  • Dusty
  • Hot
  • Noisy

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
  • 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
  • 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
Powered equipment repair specialization
  • Cable-operated working attachments
  • Hydraulic-operated working attachments
  • Compressors
  • Pumps
  • 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
  • Brake system

Additional information

Transportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Manual dexterity
  • Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
  • Tools
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Gloves
Personal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
  • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Other benefits
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