Field Technician

Leavitt Machinery; Brampton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & vision

Health spending account

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Travel insurance

Sick leave

Employee assistance program

RRSP matching

Job summary

Leavitt Machinery is seeking a mechanically inclined Field Technician to join the Service team in Brampton, Ontario. You will diagnose, repair, and service a variety of material handling equipment at customer sites, reporting to the Service Manager.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of heavy equipment or automotive repair, a Red Seal or journeyperson ticket, and is able to travel within the region. Onsite role with competitive benefits and RRSP matching is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of heavy equipment or automotive repair experience.
• Provincial Heavy Duty or Automotive Journeyperson ticket or Red Seal.
• Experience with hydraulics and diagnosing and servicing electric engines is a strong asset.
• Aerial platform and lift truck experience is an asset.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and perform routine maintenance and safety inspections on material handling equipment.
• Communicate with Service Dispatcher on ongoing jobs and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Discuss job details with customers and clarify repair requirements.
• Coordinate with Parts to order and prep parts before site visits.
• Maintain documentation like work orders and warranty paperwork.
• Promptly report safety incidents and follow safety policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Red Seal

Hydraulics

Aerial platforms

Lift trucks

Communication

Problem solving

Driver's license

High school diploma

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealerships in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Leavitt has achieved consistent growth over the past 25 years. With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

The Opportunity

Leavitt Machinery is looking for a mechanically-inclined Field Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive Mechanic) to join our Service team in Brampton, Ontario. Reporting to the Service Manager, the Field Technician will be assigned to a variety of machinery repair tasks required by our loyal customers.

As a Field Technician your key responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing, repairing, and completing routine maintenance and safety inspections on a variety of material handling equipment and machinery
• Maintaining effective and consistent communication with the Service Dispatcher regarding ongoing Service jobs, and completing assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Discussing Service job details with customers and communicating a clear understanding of the job scope and repair requirements
• Communicating with the Parts department via phone and email to ensure required parts are ordered, and preparing required parts before visiting job sites
• Maintaining proper documentation where needed, including work order forms and warranty paperwork
• Reporting any safety incidents promptly and adhering to all safety policies

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• At least 5 years of heavy equipment or automotive repair experience in a related industry
• Provincial Heavy Duty or Automotive Journeyperson’s ticket or a Relevant Red Seal Trade Certification
• Experience with hydraulics and diagnosing and servicing electric engines is a strong asset
• Previous aerial platform and lift truck experience is an asset
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to partner effectively with external customers and internal stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong aptitude for learning and applying mechanical and technical concepts
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• High school diploma
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites in the region

Leavitt Machinery is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees, including an employer matching RRSP plan:

• Company paid medical health care plan for you and your dependents
• Dental plan, vision plan, and prescription drug coverage
• Annual health care spending account
• Life insurance, short term disability, and travel insurance
• Sick leave plan – 100% employer paid
• Employee assistance programs
• RRSP matching

The base pay range for this role is: $40.50 to $45.90 per hour, depending on experience.

This is an onsite role based in Brampton, Ontario.

Leavitt Machinery would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.