Summary Heavy Equipment Mechanic near Vancouver (BC)
Find key facts and figures about working as a heavy equipment mechanic. The following information is applicable to all Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312).
Description
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile heavy-duty equipment used in construction, transportation, forestry, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, farming and similar activities. They are employed by companies which own and operate heavy equipment, and by heavy equipment dealers, rental and service establishments, railway transport companies and urban transit systems.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
College education or apprenticeship training usually required
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Wages
$33.00/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Good
The job outlook is good in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
48 jobs
advertised near Vancouver (BC)
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Skills
- 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
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
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