Heavy equipment mechanic

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma.

3 years to less than 5 years.

• 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.
• Assist process and machine operators in mineral ore and metal processing.
• Perform other routine maintenance.

Construction machinery.

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Hand‑eye coordination.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Manual dexterity.
• Sound discrimination.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Weight handling up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

• Accurate.
• Dependable.
• Flexible.
• Judgement.
• Reliable.
• Team player.
• Organized.

• Early morning.
• Morning Day shift.
• Permanent.

Language of work:
English. Hours per week: 40.