Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician

Job summary

Troubleshoot, inspect, and diagnose heavy equipment faults using computerized and other testing equipment, then adjust, repair, or replace defective components. Test repaired equipment against manufacturer specifications and perform cleaning, lubrication, and routine maintenance.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Dusty Noisy Heavy equipment Work setting Transportation equipment industry Repair 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 Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work Perform other routine maintenance Diagnose faults, using testing devices Repair electronic equipment Experience and specialization Type of service and repair Electrical control system Type of heavy equipment operated Loader Equipment and machinery experience Diesel engines Hydraulic system Equipment, eystems and controls experience Electronic testing equipment and systems Area of specialization Machinery or equipment repair Diesel engine repair specialization Fuel injection system Exhaust system Cooling system Lubrication system Engine control system Powered equipment repair specialization Hydraulic-operated working attachments Pumps Electric generators Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization Mechanical transmissions Drive trains and final drives Hydraulic transmissions Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering Differentials Brake system Additional information Transportation/travel information 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 Personal suitability Dependability Reliability Organized Benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Other Benefits Free parking available

What you’ll do

Troubleshoot, inspect, and diagnose heavy equipment faults using computerized and other testing equipment, then adjust, repair, or replace defective components. Test repaired equipment against manufacturer specifications and perform cleaning, lubrication, and routine maintenance.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and at least five years of experience. The role involves heavy equipment repair, including diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical controls, and mechanical components, and requires a valid driver's licence.

Benefits

• Group Insurance Benefits • Free Parking

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Manual dexterity · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Equipment Inspection
• Fault Diagnosis
• Computerized Diagnostic Testing
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Electrical Control Systems
• Diesel Engine Repair
• Hydraulic Systems
• Fuel Injection Systems
• Exhaust Systems
• Cooling Systems
• Engine Control Systems
• Hydraulic Attachments
• Mechanical Transmissions
• Drivetrains
• Brake Systems

Job areas

• Trades
• Transportation
• Engineering