Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics work on industrial and construction vehicles, such as mining trucks and bulldozers; on heavy equipment used in construction, forestry, materials handling, landscaping, and land clearing; as well as on buses and large trucks. Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic is a nationally designated trade under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program.
Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics overhaul, repair and service equipment such as graders, loaders, shovels, tractors, trucks, forklifts, drills, and wheeled and tracked vehicles. Working from manufacturers' specifications, they identify and repair problems in structural, mechanical, or hydraulic systems.
Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics are also responsible for safety-testing repaired equipment, and for cleaning and lubricating equipment. Working conditions range from industrial settings - such as plants and mining and logging sites - to airports and repair yards and shops.
Heavy Duty Technician Profile
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CS011.1 Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Challenge Package
CS012.1 Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Equivalency Package
CS002.2 Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
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