HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic performs a variety of activities designed to service, repair
and maintain pieces of Company-owned heavy equipment. The Heavy Equipment
Mechanic maintains heavy equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive
maintenance requirements, such as correcting vehicle deficiencies, making adjustments
and alignments, and keeping records

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests;
identifying worn and damaged parts;
• Service, repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive equipment such as
container truck lifts, reach stackers, front end loaders, cranes and other special
purpose types of equipment;
• Maintain records of equipment repaired along with time spent on such equipment;
• Check bulldozers, cranes, and other heavy equipment for proper performance;
• Inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions and diagnose to determine
extent of repair required;
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using
appropriate tools;
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets
manufacturers’ specifications;
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment;
• Maintain a schedule for preventative maintenance on all equipment providing for
lubrication, replacement of tires and tune ups;
• Provides instruction and training in the proper methods and processes necessary to
perform equipment repair, inspection and preventive maintenance;
• Assists other mechanics with the more difficult assignments;
• Performs layout work for fabrication of parts and equipment;
• Performs other related work as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
• High School diploma is required;
• Diploma of Professional Studies in heavy mechanic/diesel mechanic is preferred, or
equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy diesel
equipment, or equivalent;
• 3 years’ experience of which must have specifically involved the repair of trucks or
other heavy automotive equipment, or equivalent.
Knowledge & Qualifications
• Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification, an asset (inter-provincial seal preferred);
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electronic systems;
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License required;
• Thorough knowledge of the construction, design, assembly and maintenance of a
wide variety of special purpose heavy equipment;
• Considerable knowledge of tools and equipment needed for the overhaul, repair and
maintenance of heavy automotive equipment;
• Considerable knowledge and a high degree of skill in diagnosis of trouble reported on
the various pieces of equipment;
• Ability to keep records of repairs, time and parts used for the servicing of heavy,
special purpose automotive equipment, and to make related reports;
• Skill in the use of instruments and tools employed in the checking and repair of motors
and special equipment;
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, coordination and dexterity.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES
• Regularly be required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; and
smell;
• Will frequently be required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and occasionally sit,
reach with hands and arms and climb or balance;
• Must be capable of heavy lifting and moving parts up to 50 lbs on a consistent basis;
• Must able to work on your feet (stand or walk) for entire assigned work shift;
• Driving motor vehicles and heavy equipment is occasionally required;
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate equipment;
• Specific visual abilities required of this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust
focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud;
• Work is frequently performed inside and occasionally around hazardous machinery;
• Occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions and moving mechanical
parts and vibration;
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high temperature, fumes, and toxic or
caustic chemicals.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Proven communication skills both Written and Verbal (English& French);
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a solid team environment;
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees and supervisors;
• Ability to work efficiently;
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment;
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.