Heavy-duty equipment mechanic
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Noisy
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- 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
- Service attachments and working tools
- Perform other routine maintenance
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Organized
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits