Job Description

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