Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic

Job summary

Troubleshoot, inspect, and diagnose heavy trucks and equipment, then adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and commercial transport truck system components. Perform maintenance and testing, document work, interpret work orders, and train or assist other workers.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate 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 Outdoors Noisy Work setting Various locations 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 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 Write maintenance reports Train or assist in the training of other workers Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems Read and interpret work orders Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Attention to detail Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability Dependability Flexibility Reliability Efficient interpersonal skills Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Financial benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Long term benefits Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) Other Benefits Other benefits Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

What you’ll do

Troubleshoot, inspect, and diagnose heavy trucks and equipment, then adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and commercial transport truck system components. Perform maintenance and testing, document work, interpret work orders, and train or assist other workers.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate, 3 to less than 5 years of experience, and a Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement. The role involves physically demanding work, including bending, crouching, and kneeling, and calls for attention to detail, dependability, flexibility, reliability, and efficient interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Other Benefits

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · 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
• Preventive Maintenance
• Maintenance Reporting
• Heavy Truck Repair
• Commercial Transport Truck Systems
• Work Order Interpretation
• Equipment Testing
• Worker Training
• Attention to Detail
• Dependability
• Flexibility

Job areas

• Trades
• Transportation