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Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic with minumum 10yrs
experience
fixing highway trucks, CAT rock trucks,
motorscrapers. Must have own toools. Employer
will
supply truck. Must be able to pass drug/alchohol
test.
Must be able to work unsupervised.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
Diesel Engine Repair Specialization
- Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
- Installation and alignment of engines and machinery
- Fuel injection systems
- Exhaust systems
- Engine control systems
- Cooling systems
- Air conditioning systems
- Lubrication systems
Type of Equipment Repair
- Tractors
- Heavy construction equipment
- Heavy trucks
- Diesel powered automobiles
- Bulldozers
- Graders
- Dump trucks
- Excavators
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Overhaul
- Maintenance
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 4th Period Apprentice
- 1st Period Apprentice
- 2nd Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
- Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement
Additional Skills
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation
- Order parts and maintain inventory
Specific Skills
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance
- Determine extent of repair required
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
Mechanical Repair Specialization
- Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
- Vehicle brake systems
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
- Power take-offs
- Mechanical transmissions
- Hydraulic transmissions
- Highway vehicle tires and wheels
- Drive trains and final drives
Work Location Information
- In shop
- Room and board provided
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors