journeyman / woman heavy-duty equipment mechanic

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work Setting

• Various locations

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
• Verify and repair emission control systems

Mechanical Maintenance and Repair Specialization

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

Transportation / Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Additional Questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?