Heavy-duty equipment mechanic

• Location Weyburn, SKS4H 1V8
• Work location On site
• Salary$36.00 to $50.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 80 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Early morning, Evening, Night, Weekend
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3678851

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Instruct apprentices
• 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
• Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• Perform other routine maintenance

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Fuel injection system
• Exhaust system
• Cooling system
• Air conditioning 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
• Telescopic ladder
• Electric generators
• 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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits