Diesel Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty

Work setting

• In shop
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Welding experience
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Service attachments and working tools
• Perform other routine maintenance

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Automotive Service Licence (310S)
• Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T)

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
• 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
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Differentials
• Brake system

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits