Heavy equipment mechanic

Overview

Languages:

English

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

2 years to less than 3 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
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems

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

• Cable-operated working attachments
• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Compressors
• Pumps
• Telescopic ladder
• Electric generators
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

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

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

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player