Construction Equipment Mechanics
Job description
These individuals carry out repairs, adjustments, and replacements on construction equipment. They diagnose breakdowns and technical problems. They are employed by mining, public works, and forestry companies.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Climatic conditions
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Odours
- Noise
- Fire, steam, hot surfaces
- Electricity
- Vibration
Main tasks
- Work on hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and electronic systems.
- Carry out periodic maintenance of machinery (engines, brakes, injection systems, etc.).
- Detect damages and malfunctions and assess repairs to be made.
- Cut and weld parts.
- Tune and repair diesel engines.
- Search for technical information on construction equipment to be repaired.
Advancement and mobility
- Qualified Construction Equipment Mechanics obtain a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Examination.
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
DVS in mécanique d'engins de chantier
Placement rate: 88.6%
8.1% of graduates pursue further studies
Sometimes required
- Modular Mine Worker Training (MMT) may be required.
- A Class 1, 3, or 5 driver’s licence is often required.
WAP
This occupation is targeted by a Workplace Apprenticeship Program
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Troubleshooting
- Repair
- Equipment maintenance
- Monitoring operations
- Information processing
- Operations and control
- Quality control analysis
- Equipment selection
- Critical thought
- Reading comprehension
- Judgment and decision-making
- Solving complex problems
- Active learning
- Active listening
- Result evaluation
- Written expression
- Oral expression
- Time management
Abilities
- Manual dexterity
- Control accuracy
- Digital dexterity
- Physical flexibility in extension
- Near vision
- Awareness of issues
- Hand-arm stability
- Limb coordination
- Visualization
- Information organization
- Deductive reasoning
- Reaction time
- Static muscle power
- Inductive reasoning
- Perception speed
- Processing flexibility
- Selective attention
- Classification
- Written comprehension
- Speed control
- Core strength
- Colour perception and distinction
- Distance vision
- Auditory attention
- Speech clarity
- Oral comprehension
- Verbal skills
- Speech recognition
- Response orientation
- Hearing sensitivity
Knowledge and attributes
- Critical thinking
- Perseverance
- Autonomy
- Capacity to work in a team
- Rigour
- Respect standards and regulations
- Assiduity and punctuality
- Sense of observation
- Timeliness
- Knowledge of mechanics
Interests
- Work in transportation and maintenance
- Make, build, install
- Work manually
- Work outdoors
- Conduct tests and trials, control processes
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.
Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (CNP 72401)
Skill type
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
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Last update: January 29, 2026