Summary Agricultural Equipment Technician in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
Find key facts and figures about working as an agricultural equipment technician. The following information is applicable to all Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401).
Description
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile heavy-duty equipment used in construction, transportation, forestry, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, farming and similar activities. They are employed by companies which own and operate heavy equipment, and by heavy equipment dealers, rental and service establishments, railway transport companies and urban transit systems. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$35.00/hour
Median wage in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
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Prospects
Moderate
The job prospects are fair in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
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Jobs
6 jobs
advertised in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
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Competencies
- Troubleshooting
- Preventative Maintenance
- Repairing
- Equipment and Tool Selection
- Quality Control Testing
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