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What They Do |
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics perform some or all of the following duties:
 | Heavy-duty and farm equipment mechanics may specialize in specific types of machinery such as combines or tracked vehicles, or in engine overhaul, power shift transmissions, fuel injection, hydraulics or electronics. |
| Check bulldozers, cranes, graders and other heavy construction, agricultural, logging and mining equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions |
| Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required |
| Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools |
| Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications |
| Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment |
| Service attachments and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches and side booms |
| May perform repair work on heavy trucks |
| May attach components and adjust new farm equipment. |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
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| Other services (except public administration) |
17.0% |
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| Transportation and warehousing |
10.0% |
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| Mining (except oil and gas) |
7.0% |
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| Real estate and rental and leasing |
3.0% |
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Heavy-duty equipment mechanics work for:
| Companies in forestry, farming, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, and |
| other activities that own/operate heavy equipment |
| Heavy equipment dealers, rental, and service establishments |
| Railway transport companies and urban transit systems |
| The unionization rate (40%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland. |
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