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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 electrical and electronic systems.
  • Repairs drive trains.
  • Diagnoses drive trains.
  • Uses tools and equipment.
  • Repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Diagnoses engines and engine support systems.
  • Analyses and processes information.
  • Repairs engines and engine support systems.
  • Services operator station.
  • Repairs electrical and electronic systems.

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

Text treeTerminology

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

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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 - $27.28
  • Minimum - $18.00
  • Maximum - $33.55

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