heavy-duty equipment mechanic

Government of Canada; City of Spruce Grove; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a skilled individual for mechanical maintenance and repair. The role involves diagnosing and repairing diesel engines and heavy equipment, with responsibilities including instructing apprentices and ensuring functionality of repaired equipment. Valid driver's licence and secondary education required. This position is on-site with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair.
• Experience in diesel engine repair and powered equipment repair is essential.
• Valid driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct apprentices.
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults.
• Diagnose faults using computerized testing equipment.
• Order parts and maintain inventory.
• Repair heavy trucks and perform maintenance tasks.

Skills

Welding experience

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Diesel engine repair

Hydraulics

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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

• 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
• 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

Experience and specialization: Diesel engine repair specialization

• Fuel injection system
• Exhaust system
• Cooling system
• Lubrication system
• Engine control system

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Power take-offs
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels

Additional information: Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence