Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician

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
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform other routine maintenance

Experience and specialization

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Hydraulic transmissions

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized