Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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
• Welding experience
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• 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 routine maintenance
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Operate machines and equipment
• Estimate costs and materials
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Assembling machinery and equipment (prior to installation)
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Automotive Service Licence (310S)
• Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate
• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Trade Certification
• Construction Millwright Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Welding equipment
• Conveyor
• Hydraulic system
• Pneumatic system

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player