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| Education: Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training |
| Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification, 3rd Period Apprentice, 4th Period Apprentice |
| Experience: 3 - 5 years |
| Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English |
| Major Work Area: Repair, Overhaul, Maintenance, Service |
| Type of Equipment Repair: Heavy construction equipment, Forestry and logging equipment, Diesel or diesel-electric mining machinery and equipment, Stationary engines, Bulldozers, Graders, Dump trucks, Forklifts, Excavators |
| Diesel Engine Repair Specialization: Fuel injection systems, Exhaust systems, Cooling systems, Air conditioning systems, Lubrication systems, Engine control systems, Major internal engine repairs or overhaul, Installation and alignment of engines and machinery |
| Mechanical Repair Specialization: Mechanical transmissions, Drive trains and final drives, Hydraulic transmissions, Power take-offs, Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering, Vehicle brake systems, Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering, Off-road vehicle tires and wheels |
| Powered Equipment Repair Specialization: Cable-operated working attachments, Hydraulic-operated working attachments, Winche, Compressors, Pumps, Electric generators |
| Weight Handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs), Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs), Up to 23 kg (50 lbs), Up to 45 kg (100 lbs), More than 45 kg (100 lbs) |
| Specific Skills: Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions, Determine extent of repair required, Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, Test repaired equipment for proper performance, Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work, Service attachments and working tools |
| Additional Skills: Keep maintenance reports and documentation |
| Own Tools/Equipment: Tools, Steel-toed safety boots |
| Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, Attention to detail |
| Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Non-smoking |
| Work Location Information: Various locations |
| Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning |
| Other Information: Jobs at Various locations in Alberta |
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