Apply to 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.

The Mobile Heavy Equipment Technician is required to perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy equipment, including truck-mounted cranes, municipal and rail equipment on the road, utilizing the company service vehicle in our Ontario region (GTA and outlying areas with flexibility).

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