• Examining and identifying problems in functioning of bulldozers, cranes, graders, and other heavy construction, logging, and mining equipment
• Cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining equipment according to maintenance schedules
• Adjusting equipment; repairing or replacing defective parts, components, or systems
• Testing repaired equipment for proper performance
• Effectively communicating with customers, co-workers, and service managers
• Reading owner/operator/manufacturer operating manuals and service specifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent; math, science, English, and electrical systems or auto mechanics credits an asset
• High school students may benefit from Mining Specialist High Skills Major program
• Completion of a 7,000-hour apprenticeship, including on-the-job and in-school training
• Exam to obtain Certificate of Qualification

• Full-time employment; travel and evening/weekend/overtime work may be required
• May work in modern laboratories or in construction fields, where environment is oily and greasy
• Occupational risks include heavy equipment and power tools
• Employers include heavy equipment firms; farming and transportation companies; and construction, mining, forestry, and material handling businesses

Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $35.00-$50.00 per hour.

Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician (421A)

If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician (421A) may be for you!

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