heavy-duty equipment mechanic

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Instruct apprentices
• 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
• Welding experience
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems

Experience and Specialization

Diesel Engine Repair Specialization

• Fuel injection system
• Exhaust system
• Cooling system
• Lubrication system
• Engine control system

Powered Equipment Repair Specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments

Mechanical Maintenance and Repair Specialization

• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Power take-offs
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels

Additional Information

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence