Job Description

Founded in 1960, Liftow is North America's largest Toyota forklift dealership. As Toyota is the world's leading forklift brand, our mission at Liftow is to provide exceptional material handling equipment, products, training, and customer service to our clients. With a deep commitment to our core values, Liftow proudly operates full-service branches across Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
Liftow Offers
• Competitive salary
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Employer paid benefits such as: medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and more. You only pay for Disability plans.
• Paid Sick Days
• RRSP Match
• Advancement opportunities
• Extensive hands-on Training program

The Shop Technician diagnoses problems, performs repairs and provides preventative maintenance service on material handling equipment in a Liftow branch location.

Specific Accountabilities
• Performs repairs and services on various types of material handling equipment and its components including forklifts, stackers, electric carts, electric tow trucks, transporters.
• Performs preventive maintenance and Lift Device Inspection at prescribed intervals of time and repairs on various types of material handling equipment including forklifts, stackers, electric carts, electric tow trucks, transporters.
• Sound knowledge of utilizing electronic manuals, use of digital voltage meters and applicable diagnostic software for repairing/servicing of material handling equipment.
• Sound knowledge of electrical/electronic component diagnosis.
• Ensures work performed is verified and the truck clean and operational for delivery to customer.
• Ensures work area is clean and free of debris, oil and grease.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education & Work Experience
College diploma and/or completion of a trade school certification or equivalent work experience. 3-5 years’ experience as an auto, forklift, heavy equipment or truck and coach mechanic.
Experience repairing Toyota Products preferred. (ICE-IE-NG and/or ICE-IE-P or ICE-P) license preferred. Power Lift Truck License (PLT) is preferred.

Competencies and Skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, Hydraulic and electrical systems of battery and Internal Combustion engine powered material handling equipment
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles
• Knowledge of the use of hand tools and measuring devices
• Knowledge of the use of electrical/electronic diagnostic tools/measurements
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast paced and changing environment

Working Conditions
The Shop Technician will work in a shop environment and would be exposed varying temperatures and subjected to dust, dirt, grease and noise levels ranging from moderate to loud. Frequently works in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic’s dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment. Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds.

AI Use in Our Hiring Process:
As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help review applications or support parts of the screening process. Under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA), AI refers to any machine based system that uses the information it receives to generate outputs such as recommendations or decisions that may influence physical or digital environments.
Whether a specific tool qualifies as AI under the ESA depends on the circumstances, but our commitment remains the same:
All stages of the hiring process are subject to human review, oversight, and final approval. While AI supported tools may assist in certain steps, they do not replace or determine human decision making.

Privacy Policy:
We also take privacy seriously. Any personal information collected during the hiring process is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Liftow is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including minorities and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.