heavy-duty equipment mechanic

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Heavy equipment

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Rental agency
• Mining Industry

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
• 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
• Service attachments and working tools
• Ensure transport compliance with regulations
• Oversee the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods
• Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Processing machinery

Additional sector experience

• Mineral resources and/or mining

Diesel engine repair specialization

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

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Brake system

Sales experience

• Mining machinery/equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits