Heavy-duty Equipment Technician Apprentice

  • Brooks
  • Cps Mechanical Inc

Work Term: Permanent

  • Work Language: English

  • Hours: 40 hours per week

  • Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate

  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

  • or equivalent experience Work site environment :

  • Outdoors

  • Non-smoking

  • Cold/refrigerated

  • Dusty

  • Hot

  • Noisy Work setting :

  • Willing to relocate

  • In shop

  • Relocation costs not covered by employer 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

  • Order parts and maintain inventory

  • 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

  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work

  • Perform repair work on heavy trucks

  • Service attachments and working tools

  • Verify and repair emission control systems Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

  • Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement 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 Powered equipment repair specialization :

  • Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization :

  • Drive trains and final drives

  • Power take-offs

  • Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering

  • Highway 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 :

  • Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities :

  • Physically demanding

  • Attention to detail

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

  • Hand-eye co-ordination

  • Handling heavy loads

  • Overtime required

  • Standing for extended periods Weight handling :

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment :

  • Tools

  • Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability :

  • Accurate

  • Client focus

  • Dependability

  • Excellent oral communication

  • Flexibility

  • Judgement

  • Reliability

  • Team player Screening questions :

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?

  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

  • 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 Long term benefits :

  • Group insurance benefits Other benefits :

  • Free parking available