Heavy Equipment Mechanic

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts;
• Service, repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive equipment such as container truck lifts, reach stackers, front end loaders, cranes and other special purpose types of equipment;
• Maintain records of equipment repaired along with time spent on such equipment;
• Check bulldozers, cranes, and other heavy equipment for proper performance;
• Inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions and diagnose to determine extent of repair required;
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using appropriate tools;
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications;
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment;
• Maintain a schedule for preventative maintenance on all equipment providing for lubrication, replacement of tires and tune ups;
• Provides instruction and training in the proper methods and processes necessary to perform equipment repair, inspection and preventive maintenance;
• Assists other mechanics with the more difficult assignments;
• Performs layout work for fabrication of parts and equipment;
• Performs other related work as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education & Experience
• 310T License is a PLUS
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy diesel equipment, or equivalent;
• 3 years' experience of which must have specifically involved the repair of trucks or other heavy automotive equipment, or equivalent. Knowledge & Qualifications
• Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification, an asset (inter-provincial seal preferred);
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electronic systems;
• Possession of a valid Driver's License required;
• Thorough knowledge of the construction, design, assembly and maintenance of a wide variety of special purpose heavy equipment;
• Considerable knowledge of tools and equipment needed for the overhaul, repair and maintenance of heavy automotive equipment;
• Considerable knowledge and a high degree of skill in diagnosis of trouble reported on the various pieces of equipment;
• Ability to keep records of repairs, time and parts used for the servicing of heavy, special purpose automotive equipment, and to make related reports;
• Skill in the use of instruments and tools employed in the checking and repair of motors and special equipment;
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, coordination and dexterity

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