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Document Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Overview

A heavy duty equipment technician is a tradesperson who possesses the full range of knowledge, abilities and skills required to diagnose, repair, adjust, overhaul, maintain, operate and test mobile heavy duty off-road equipment.

Heavy duty equipment technicians are employed by companies that own and operate heavy equipment, heavy equipment dealerships, rental and service companies, construction contractors, forestry companies, mining companies and government departments that service and repair their own equipment. Technicians can work in the following industries: construction, forestry, mining, marine, oil and gas, material ha... Complete Description

GearTrade Skills

on the job practical skills
  • Diagnoses steering, suspension and brake systems.
  • Repairs steering, suspension and brake systems.
  • Repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Diagnoses electrical and electronic systems.
  • Repairs electrical and electronic systems.
  • Installs, diagnoses and repairs attachments and accessories.
  • Uses tools and equipment.
  • Diagnoses engines and engine support systems.
  • Services structural components.
  • Analyses and processes information.

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  • magnetic pick-up tool, telescopic, flex
  • pin punches
  • micrometer
  • brass drift
  • cutting equipment: side cutter, tube cutter, wire cutter, plier cutters, shears
  • pipe wrench
  • adjustable wrenches
  • hacksaw
  • ½, ¼, ¾ and 3/8 inch drive socket sets
  • chisels
  • center punch
  • half round file
  • H puller
  • battery post and clamp cleaner, battery terminal nut
  • hammers: impact, rubber, sledge, air, slide
  • jumper wires
  • digital multimeter
  • hex key set, metric and imperial
  • convertible 2/3 jaw puller
  • feeler gauge set, metric and imperial steel rule

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  • sensory inspection
  • cold weather package
  • operator station
  • break-in
  • powertrain
  • FOPS
  • electrical systems
  • ROPS
  • drive train
  • start-up
  • structural components
  • wheel assembly
  • overhaul
  • driveline
  • accessories
  • undercarriage
  • basic engine
  • hydrostatic system
  • electronic systems
  • suspension

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Most Important Skills: Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Finding Information More

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for British Columbia, Vancouver & Lower Mainland Southwest [change]

General Wage

  • Average - $27.33
  • Minimum - $18.00
  • Maximum - $35.80

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