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Check all heavy equipment for proper performance 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, components or systems, using hand and power tools
Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
Service attachments and working tools such as blades, ploughs, winches and side booms
May perform repair work on heavy trucks
May attach components and adjust new equipment.
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
- Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification
- WHMIS Certificate
Additional Skills
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation
- Instruct apprentices
- Order parts and maintain inventory
Diesel Engine Repair Specialization
- Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
- Installation and alignment of engines and machinery
- Fuel injection systems
- Exhaust systems
- Engine control systems
- Cooling systems
- Air conditioning systems
- Lubrication systems
Specific Skills
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance
- Determine extent of repair required
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
- Service attachments and working tools
Mechanical Repair Specialization
- Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
- Vehicle brake systems
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
- Power take-offs
- Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
- Mechanical transmissions
- Hydraulic transmissions
- Highway vehicle tires and wheels
- Drive trains and final drives
Type of Equipment Repair
- Tractors
- Heavy construction equipment
- Heavy trucks
- Diesel or diesel-electric mining machinery and equipment
- Diesel powered automobiles
- Dump trucks
- Excavators
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Maintenance
Powered Equipment Repair Specialization
- Hydraulic-operated working attachments
- Compressors