Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic

Job summary

Troubleshoot, inspect, and diagnose heavy equipment and trucks, then adjust, repair, or replace defective parts using computerized and other testing equipment. Test repaired equipment, maintain service records, and perform cleaning, lubrication, welding, and other maintenance on trucks, attachments, and working tools.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks 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 Welding experience 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 Experience and specialization Instrument experience Hydraulic Powered equipment repair specialization Hydraulic-operated working attachments Pumps Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization Mechanical transmissions Hydraulic transmissions Power take-offs Additional information Transportation/travel information Own transportation Valid driver's licence 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 Safety glasses/goggles Gloves Personal suitability Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Flexibility Judgement Reliability Team player Organized Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Bonus Group insurance benefits Life insurance Pension plan Long term benefits Long-term care insurance

What you’ll do

Troubleshoot, inspect, and diagnose heavy equipment and trucks, then adjust, repair, or replace defective parts using computerized and other testing equipment. Test repaired equipment, maintain service records, and perform cleaning, lubrication, welding, and other maintenance on trucks, attachments, and working tools.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate is listed, and experience is an asset. The role requires physical work, attention to detail, and the ability to handle loads up to 45 kg; candidates must have their own transportation, a valid driver's licence, and specified personal tools and safety equipment.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Vision Care Benefits
• Bonus
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Long-Term Care Insurance

Listed skills

• Maintenance Documentation · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Equipment Inspection
• Fault Diagnosis
• Computerized Testing Equipment
• Equipment Repair
• Parts Replacement
• Maintenance Documentation
• Welding
• Equipment Testing
• Preventive Maintenance
• Heavy Truck Repair
• Hydraulic Systems
• Hydraulic Attachments
• Pumps
• Industrial Lift Trucks
• Mechanical Transmissions

Job areas

• Trades
• Transportation
• Engineering