diesel mechanic

Government of Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a skilled technician in Brampton, Peel Region to instruct apprentices and perform hands-on repair tasks on heavy equipment. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, diagnosing faults, maintaining inventory, and ensuring equipment performance. This role is on-site only, requiring physical dexterity and attention to detail as well as solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Instruct apprentices.
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults.
• Diagnose faults using computerized and other testing equipment.
• Order parts and maintain inventory.
• Adjust equipment and repair defective parts.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance.
• Attach components and adjust new farm equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on heavy trucks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 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
• Order parts and maintain inventory
• 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
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player