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Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

4th Period Apprentice; Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T); Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate; Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement

Experience 5 years or more

Specific Skills

Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts; Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work; Service attachments and working tools; Verify and repair emission control systems; 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; Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications

Diesel Engine Repair Specialization

Major internal engine repairs or overhaul; Installation and alignment of engines and machinery; Air conditioning system; Fuel injection system; Engine control system; Lubrication system; Cooling system; Exhaust system

Additional Skills

Keep maintenance reports and documentation; Welding experience; Perform repair work on heavy trucks

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Powered Equipment Repair Specialization

Pumps; Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts; Hydraulic-operated working attachments; Electric generators; Compressors; Cable-operated working attachments; Telescopic ladder

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract)

Own Tools/Equipment

Tools; Steel-toed safety boots; Safety glasses/goggles; Gloves

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Dusty

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Sound discrimination; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Overtime required

Work Location Information In shop; Various locations

Mechanical Maintenance and Repair Specialization

Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering; Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering; Power take-offs; Off-road vehicle tires and wheels; Mechanical transmissions; Hydraulic transmissions; Highway vehicle tires and wheels; Drive trains and final drives; Differentials; Brake system

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability