Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Diesel Engine

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Non-smoking
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations
• In shop

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

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

• Cable-operated working attachments
• Compressors

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Power take-offs
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
• Highway vehicle tires and wheels
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Differentials
• Brake system

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available