Diesel mechanic

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

1 year to less than 2 years

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

• 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
• 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
• Perform other routine maintenance

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

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player