Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic

Job summary

Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment and processing machinery, including diesel engines, hydraulic attachments, transmissions, and mining machinery. Test repaired equipment, maintain service records, ensure transport compliance, and support the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Heavy equipment Work setting Various locations Willing to relocate Relocation costs not covered by employer Rental agency Mining Industry 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 Service attachments and working tools Ensure transport compliance with regulations Oversee the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience Processing machinery Additional Sector Experience Mineral resources and/or mining Diesel engine repair specialization Lubrication system Engine control system Major internal engine repairs or overhaul Installation and alignment of engines and machinery Powered equipment repair specialization Hydraulic-operated working attachments Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization Mechanical transmissions Drive trains and final drives Hydraulic transmissions Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering Off-road vehicle tires and wheels Brake system Sales experience Mining machinery/equipment Additional information Security and safety Driving record check (abstract) Driver's validity licence check Transportation/travel information Own transportation Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Bending, crouching, kneeling Handling heavy loads Manual dexterity Own tools/equipment Tools Steel-toed safety boots Safety glasses/goggles Gloves Personal suitability Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Judgement Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Financial benefits Bonus Other Benefits Learning/training paid by employer Other benefits

What you’ll do

Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment and processing machinery, including diesel engines, hydraulic attachments, transmissions, and mining machinery. Test repaired equipment, maintain service records, ensure transport compliance, and support the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods.

Requirements

Requires a registered apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience, 3 to less than 5 years of experience, and a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician credential with Red Seal endorsement. Candidates need relevant equipment repair experience, a valid driver's licence, their own transportation and tools, and the ability to perform physically demanding work; relocation costs are not covered.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan
• Bonus
• Employer-Paid Learning and Training
• Other Benefits

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Maintenance Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Heavy-Duty Equipment Repair
• Troubleshooting
• Equipment Inspection
• Fault Diagnosis
• Computerized Testing Equipment
• Parts Replacement
• Welding
• Preventive Maintenance
• Equipment Testing
• Maintenance Documentation
• Diesel Engine Repair
• Hydraulic Systems
• Mechanical Transmissions
• Final Drives
• Tracked Vehicle Suspension and Steering
• Mining Machinery

Job areas

• Trades
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Logistics