Heavy equipment field mechanic

Overview

Languages

English

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

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

• Outdoors

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• 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

Credentials

• Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T)

• Level two apprenticeship training
• Level three apprenticeship training
• Level four apprenticeship training

Experience and 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

• Cable-operated working attachments
• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Compressors
• Pumps
• Electric generators

• 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

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Driver's validity licence check

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Long-term care insurance

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program