Job details
- JobBank Id: 44325169
- JobSeekr Id: 381519
- Heavy-duty Equipment Mechanic
- Jasper, ON
- 32 County Road 17
- Full time
- Smiths Farm Equipment
- $25.00 to $40.00
- 40 to 44 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
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
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
- 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
- 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
- Air conditioning system
- Lubrication system
- Engine control system
- Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
- Installation and alignment of engines and machinery
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization
- Mechanical transmissions
- Drive trains and final drives
- Hydraulic transmissions
- Power take-offs
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
- Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
- Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
- Differentials
- Brake system
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driver’s validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Valid driver’s licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Overtime required
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer