diesel mechanic - heavy equipment

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

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
• 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
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• Operate and maintain drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions and other mechanical equipment
• Assist in setting up, taking down and transporting drilling and service rigs
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Fuel injection system
• Exhaust system
• Cooling system
• Lubrication system
• Engine control system
• Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
• Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Compressors
• Pumps
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
• Brake system

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available