The Gear Centre is hiring
Heavy-duty Equipment Technician with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
• Mechanics and repairers, general
• Industrial mechanics and maintenance technology
• Automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician
• Diesel mechanics technology/technician

Experience

• 5 years or more

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Heavy equipment

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
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Pumps

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance