HQ Learning Hub

Construction equipment mechanic

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Dusty
  • Hot
  • Noisy

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
  • Welding experience
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
  • Service attachments and working tools
  • Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of real estate infrastructures including machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Hydraulic system

Area of specialization

  • Machinery or equipment repair
  • Engine repair

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Sound discrimination

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)