Summary: In-school theory, lab practice and a paid co-op placement are three key components that make Centennial Colleges Heavy Duty Equipment Technician courses stand apart from those of other schools.
In the automotive industry, Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians have a variety of important responsibilities. First and foremost, they are responsible for checking bulldozers, cranes, graders and other heavy construction, agricultural, logging and mining equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions. As such, jobs can be found in a variety of areas. In addition, Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians diagnose the faults or malfunctions; adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems; test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers specifications; and much more. In addition to Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians, this field also has a need for service managers, service writers or coordinators, equipment company representatives, or college or industry teachers.