Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Heavy equipment mechanics repair, adjust and maintain the heavy equipment used in construction and other heavy industries.
JOB DUTIES
Check bulldozers, cranes, graders and other heavy construction, agricultural, logging and mining equipment for proper performance 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, components or systems, using hand and power 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
Service attachments and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches and side booms
May perform repair work on heavy trucks
May attach components and adjust new farm equipment.
REQUIRMENTS
Completion of secondary school.
Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent experience in the trade.
Some experience may be required.