Mobile Heavy Equipment Technician Opportunities in Toronto, ON

Talon Recruiting has partnered with a market leader in innovative equipment solutions in the industrial, heavy equipment, and material handling sectors in search of a Mobile Heavy Equipment Technician to join their team in the GTA.

Major areas of accountability

• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment on the road and in the shop when required

• Help build and expand the Service Department by looking for new customers to support and equipment to work on

• Operate the service vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all traffic laws at all times

• Responsible for the safe storage of the service vehicle when not on the road

• Diagnose defects in heavy duty equipment

• Having the ability to perform remote and in-person diagnostics on a variety of complex electro-hydro-mechanical defects in heavy duty equipment utilizing digital diagnostic tools (Paldiag), and the ability to perform the most efficient and timely repairs, limiting customer equipment down-time.

• Operate various types of servicing equipment

• Installation of new and added-on equipment

• Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and diagnostics

• Perform incidental welding operations on equipment

• Accurate completion of work orders and time cards

• Repair cable/electrical/air-operated working attachments, winches, compressors, pumps, electric generators, etc.

• Test repaired equipment for proper performance

• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work

• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances

• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting

• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service

• Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation

• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques

• Other duties as required

Our ideal candidates will have

• Self-starter and self-managing, able to consistently source and schedule work and be in the right place at the right time.
• Fully Qualified Heavy Equipment Journeyperson with 421 A Red Seal Ticket or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in the related field.
• Mechanically and electrically inclined – with a sound working knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Impeccable Safety awareness.
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a recent clean driver’s abstract
• Proven abilities in reading and understanding hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised in inclement weather and remote locations in a fast-paced environment. Able to travel for long periods and book own out of hours accommodation.
• Experience with service work orders and the ability to maintain customer transactions and technical stories related to maintenance/repair operations, with good attention to detail.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• Must be fully computer literate.
• Weight handling of up to 80 lbs. required
• Overtime as required
• Work both indoors and outdoors; and maybe exposed to construction sites.

About the Benefits

The successful candidates will be rewarded with a competitive hourly wage based on their skills and experience. In addition, they’ll also receive access to a wide range of benefits, including:

• 100% prescription coverage and paramedical coverage

• 100% basic dental coverage

• Long-term disability (LTD)

• Employee family assistance program

• Paid sick days

• Paid vacation available in the first year of employment

• RRSP/DPSP plan with matching contribution by the company

• Premiums if you hold a current occupational first aid ticket

• Company vehicle

• Laptop and cellphone

• Opportunities for overtime

• Opportunities for training and development

• Non-unionized environment

• Balanced work/life with casual and fun professional atmosphere

• Social events including summer cook-offs, lunches and seasonal parties

Please send resumes to nate@talonrecruiting.com

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