heavy-duty equipment mechanic apprentice

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Mechanics and repairers, general
• Heavy equipment maintenance technology / technician
• Heavy / industrial equipment maintenance technologies, other
• Medium / heavy vehicle and truck technology / technician
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

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 repair work on heavy trucks
• Perform other routine maintenance

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Policy and program experience

• Apprenticeship training

Area of specialization

• Mechanical components
• Truck-trailer repair

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Exhaust system
• Cooling system
• Lubrication system
• Engine control system
• Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
• Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Cable-operated working attachments
• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Compressors
• Pumps
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Power take-offs
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
• Highway vehicle tires and wheels
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Differentials
• Brake system

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available