Job for the future Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Average hourly wage
$28.50
Job description
These individuals repair and maintain heavy mobile equipment. This equipment is required for many jobs (construction, transportation, natural resource development, etc.).
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
Main tasks
- Inspect machines for malfunctions and determine their nature.
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective components.
- Make sure that the repaired item is working properly.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform routine machine maintenance.
- Repair heavy trucks, as required.
- Attach components and adjust new farm machinery, as required.
Formation
Secondary
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Targeted regions
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Capitale-Nationale
- Mauricie
- Estrie
- Montréal
- Outaouais
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Côte-Nord
- Nord-du-Québec
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Laval
- Lanaudière
- Laurentides
- Montérégie
- Centre-du-Québec
- All regions/national
More information
Last update: March 17, 2023
