heavy-duty 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
• Order parts and maintain inventory
• 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 repair work on heavy trucks
• Advise customers on work performed and condition of equipment
• Perform other routine maintenance
• Test and adjust repaired equipment for proper performance
• Perform scheduled maintenance and service
• Estimate repair costs
• Review work orders
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Document your inspection and tests made on engines
• Discuss work with supervisor
• Diagnose and isolate faults on engines
• Adjust, repair or replace mechanical system parts
• Adjust, repair or replace electrical system parts

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized