Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations
• In shop

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
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Welding experience
• Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
• 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 activities to assist process and machine operators in mineral ore and metal processing
• Perform other routine maintenance

Experience and specialization

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Exhaust system
• Cooling system
• Lubrication system
• Engine control system
• Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Compressors
• Pumps

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Hydraulic transmissions
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Highway vehicle tires and wheels
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Brake system

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available