Job description Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Prince Edward Island

Find out what work is like for a foreman/woman, aircraft mechanics and inspectors in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72020).

Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades

Description

Contractors and supervisors in mechanic trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in unit groups within the following minor groups: Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicle) (7240), Automotive service technicians (7241) and Small motor, engine and equipment mechanics and related repairers (including electrical components) (7242). They are employed in a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the unit group descriptions of the above minor groups. Contractors may be self-employed.

Work week duration

Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades usually work more than 40 hours per week.
More than 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who repair and maintain aircraft, railway locomotives and cars, industrial machinery and equipment, construction and other heavy equipment, textile equipment, printing machines, heating equipment and furnaces, transformers and other electrical equipment, motor vehicles, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, electric appliances and other equipment, such as motorcycles, outboard motors and snowmobiles
  • Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
  • Requisition materials and supplies
  • Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
  • Train or arrange for training of workers
  • Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
  • Ensure that standards for safe working conditions are observed
  • Prepare production and other reports
  • May manage the operations of their own companies
  • May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Handling material manually
  • Bending or twisting the body
  • Making repetitive motions
  • Standing

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Railway transport companies
  • Heavy equipment rental and service establishments
  • Heavy equipment dealers
  • Companies that own and operate heavy equipment
  • Urban transit systems

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Dangerous chemical substances
  • Hazardous equipment, machinery, tools
  • Indoors, not environmentally controlled
  • Standard safety equipment
  • Outside, exposed to weather
  • Extreme temperatures
  • In an enclosed vehicle or equipment
  • Extremely bright or inadequate lighting
  • Sound and noise

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 72020), and a list of similar occupations:

Similar occupations Help - Similar occupations

Similar occupations

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

Labour Market Information Survey
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