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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
  • Repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Repairs electrical and electronic systems.
  • Diagnoses drive trains.
  • Diagnoses hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Diagnoses steering, suspension and brake systems.
  • Repairs drive trains.
  • Diagnoses and repairs HVAC systems.
  • Performs maintenance and inspections.
  • Diagnoses electrical and electronic systems.
  • Installs, diagnoses and repairs attachments and accessories.

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

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

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for Manitoba, Winnipeg [change]

General Wage

  • Average - $20.50
  • Minimum - $14.50
  • Maximum - $31.25

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