Diesel mechanic apprentice

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

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
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• Assist process and machine operators in mineral ore and metal processing
• Perform other routine maintenance

Experience and specialization

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Exhaust system
• Cooling system
• Air conditioning system

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Highway vehicle tires and wheels
• Differentials

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)