Heavy-duty equipment mechanic

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Noisy

Responsibilities

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
• Order parts and maintain inventory
• 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
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools
• Perform other routine maintenance

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
• Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

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

• Cable-operated working attachments
• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Compressors
• Pumps
• Telescopic ladder
• Electric generators
• 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
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Differentials
• Brake system

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Drug test
• Driver’s validity licence 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
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)