mechanic, heavy equipment – diesel engine

Qillaq Innovations

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 70 hours per week
  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
  • or equivalent experience

  • Work site environment
  • Outdoors
  • Non-smoking
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Dusty
  • Noisy

  • Work setting
  • Room and board provided
  • Various locations
  • In shop
  • On-site customer service
  • Relocation costs covered by employer

  • Tasks
  • Instruct apprentices
  • 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
  • Order parts and maintain inventory
  • 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
  • Service attachments and working tools
  • Verify and repair emission control systems
  • Perform other routine maintenance
  • Make emergency repairs to equipment
  • Inspect and test engines and motors to diagnose and isolate faults
  • Ensure adherence to safety regulations

  • Supervision
  • Heavy duty equipment mechanics

  • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
  • Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate
  • Automotive Service Licence (310S)
  • Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T)
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate

  • Diesel engine repair specialization
  • Fuel injection system
  • Exhaust system
  • Cooling system
  • Lubrication system
  • Engine control system
  • Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
  • Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

  • Powered equipment repair specialization
  • Cable-operated working attachments
  • Hydraulic-operated working attachments
  • Compressors
  • Pumps
  • Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

  • 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
  • Highway vehicle tires and wheels
  • Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
  • Differentials
  • Brake system

  • Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Driver’s validity licence check

  • Transportation/travel information
  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

  • 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 45 kg (100 lbs)

  • Own tools/equipment
  • Steel-toed safety boots

  • Personal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Organized

  • Screening questions
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

  • Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

  • Financial benefits
  • Gasoline paid

  • Other benefits
  • On-site housing options
  • Other benefits
  • Team building opportunities