heavy equipment mechanic

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Relocation costs covered by employer

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
• Service attachments and working tools
• Perform other routine maintenance

Supervision

• Heavy duty equipment mechanics

Experience and specialization

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Cable-operated working attachments
• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Compressors
• Pumps
• Electric generators

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

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam
• Drug test
• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver’s licence
• 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
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program