journeyman/woman heavy-duty equipment mechanic

• Mechanics and Repairers, General
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate

Diesel Engine Repair Specialization

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

Additional Skills

• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Welding experience
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Specific Skills

• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• 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
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications

Powered Equipment Repair Specialization

• Pumps
• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Electric generators
• Compressors

Security and Safety

• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Work Site Environment

• Noisy
• Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Mechanical Maintenance and Repair Specialization

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

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Dependability
• Reliability

Benefits

• Group Insurance Benefits