heavy-duty equipment mechanic

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• Cold / refrigerated

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
• Welding experience
• 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
• Maintain work records and logs

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Drive trains and final drives
• Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Brake system

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Long term benefits

Other benefits

• On-site recreation and activities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations