heavy-duty equipment mechanic

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Heavy equipment

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Rental agency
• Mining Industry

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

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

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth