Bloomington(Richmond Hill) - Heavy Equipment Technician

Miller Waste Systems Inc.; Vaughan; In loco; CAD 62.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Miller Waste Systems is hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician to maintain and repair heavy equipment at our Richmond Hill facilities. The role involves diagnosing electrical and hydraulic issues, coordinating repairs, and performing preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates are safety‑conscious, able to work independently, and flexible to travel to other sites or work outdoors, including weekends when required.

Competenze

• Heavy Equipment Technician License preferred.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Must hold a valid G driver’s license with a clean abstract.
• Must supply and maintain their own complete set of mechanic tools.

Mansioni

• Maintain and repair heavy equipment to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose electrical and hydraulic issues on site.
• Coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance across compost sites.
• Operate and maintain the company service truck on site.
• Travel to other compost yards as needed for repairs.

Conoscenze

Electrical diagnosis

Hydraulic diagnosis

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Driver's license

Formazione

Heavy Equipment Technician License

Strumenti

Personal tool set

Descrizione del lavoro

Heavy Equipment Technician

Location: 1351 Bloomington Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Reporting To: Facilities Equipment Manager

Start Date: Immediately

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 4:30pm

Compensation: $45-$48 per hour

About Miller Waste Systems

Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.

Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.

At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long‑term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.

Summary

The Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy equipment to minimize downtime and support site operations. This role diagnoses electrical and hydraulic issues, coordinates repairs and preventative maintenance, and may travel between compost sites as needed. The ideal candidate is safety‑focused, works independently, and is flexible to work outdoors and on weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Must adhere to Miller Waste Systems safety protocols and must be familiar with Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Maintaining and repairing site equipment to ensure minimal downtime.
• Repair and service all equipment on site from loaders, excavators, skid steers, screening plants, grinders, pumps, generators, etc.
• Work daily with the site operations management to coordinate downtime of equipment for repairs and service.
• Operate and maintain company heavy equipment service truck while on the job site.
• Manage and co‑ordinate subcontracted work and equipment rentals.
• Assist in improving the Preventative Maintenance program within the compost group.
• Will be required to conduct repairs outdoors.
• Will be required to travel to other compost yard when need to assist in repairs.
• Must have strong organizational skills to work independently.

Competencies & Qualifications

• Successful candidates will ideally possess a Heavy Equipment Technician License.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Basic computer knowledge as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills are preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced team‑oriented environment.
• Must be flexible with working hours, as weekend and holiday work may be required to complete repairs and maintenance.
• Must have valid G Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Must supply and maintain their own complete set of mechanic tools.

Posting closing date

This posting will remain active until it has been filled.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.

Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

We are committed to providing people with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.