Diesel Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

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
• 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
• Verify and repair emission control systems

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability