heavy-duty equipment technician

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

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
• 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
• Perform other routine maintenance

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Fuel injection system
• Exhaust system
• Cooling system
• Air conditioning system
• Lubrication system
• Engine control system
• Major internal engine repairs or overhaul

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Pumps

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement

Screening 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?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer