Personal Suitability

Accurate; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability

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; Drive trains and final drives; Brake system

Work Location Information In shop; Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Dusty; Hot

Own Tools/Equipment Tools; Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract); Basic security clearance

Powered Equipment Repair Specialization

Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts; Hydraulic-operated working attachments; Cable-operated working attachments

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Additional Skills

Keep maintenance reports and documentation; Order parts and maintain inventory; Perform repair work on heavy trucks

Diesel Engine Repair Specialization

Installation and alignment of engines and machinery; Air conditioning system; Engine control system; Lubrication system; Exhaust system

Specific Skills

Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts; Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work; Service attachments and working tools; 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

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

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

4th Period Apprentice; Driver's License (Class 3 or D); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Fall Arrest Protection Training Course; Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English