heavy-duty equipment mechanic

Overview

Languages

English

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

• Outdoors
• Noisy

Responsibilities

• 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
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• Perform other routine maintenance
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components

Credentials

• Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate

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

• 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
• Differentials
• Brake system

Additional information

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

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

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)