Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Diesel Engine

Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta is seeking a Permanent Full Time Heavy Equipment Technician to service and repair diesel engines and hydraulic systems across multiple locations in Alberta. You will troubleshoot faults, perform maintenance, and ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults with computerized testing equipment, repairing heavy trucks and attachments, keeping maintenance records, and traveling to various sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in a related trades field.
• Experience with heavy equipment maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read manuals and use testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Diagnose faults with testing equipment to determine repair scope.
• Adjust equipment and replace defective parts.
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation.
• Test repaired equipment to meet manufacturers' specs.
• Clean, lubricate and perform routine maintenance.
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks.
• Perform other routine maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment inspection

Maintenance

Heavy equipment repair

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Computerized testing equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Earnings $48.00 to $50.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Work Hours 40 hours per week

Position Permanent Full Time

Job Requirements

Other trades certificate or diploma

• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

Various locations

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
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Perform other routine maintenance

Diesel engine repair specialization

Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Cable-operated working attachments
• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Compressors
• Electric generators
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

Hydraulic transmissions

Security and safety

Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

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Interest in precision working with hand and power tools to adjust equipment and repair and replace defective parts, components and systems

OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working with hand and power tools to adjust equipment and repair and replace defective parts, components and systems

METHODICAL

Interest in cleaning, lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work, and in servicing attachments and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches and side booms

INNOVATIVE

Interest in analyzing to diagnose faults and malfunctions, using computerized and other testing equipment, to determine extent of repair required

The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job

Are you mechanically inclined? Does the idea of fixing large equipment and vehicles appeal to you? Then you may want to power into a career as a heavy equipment technician.

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