Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- or equivalent experience
- Heavy equipment maintenance technology/technician
- Medium/heavy vehicle and truck technology/technician
Experience
Experience an asset
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Noisy
Work setting
- In shop
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
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Welding experience
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
- Perform repair work on heavy trucks
- Service attachments and working tools
- Verify and repair emission control systems
- Perform other routine maintenance
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
- Hydraulic-operated working attachments
- Compressors
- Pumps
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization
- Mechanical transmissions
- Drive trains and final drives
- Hydraulic transmissions
- Power take-offs
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
- Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
- Differentials
- Brake system
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Organized
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Variable or compressed work week