Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided

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
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan