heavy-duty equipment technician

Aviation GSE; Brampton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance benefits

Free parking available

Job summary

Aviation GSE in Brampton, Ontario, is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment on site. You will diagnose faults, inspect diesel engines and hydraulic systems, replace defective parts and ensure equipment meets manufacturer specifications.

The role requires a minimum of five years of on-site repair experience, a secondary school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work in dusty, noisy environments with heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment repair.
• On-site work at a physical location with no remote option.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work.
• Perform other routine maintenance.
• Diagnose faults, using testing devices.
• Repair electronic equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Heavy lifting

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Diesel engine tools

Hydraulic tooling

Diagnostic testing devices

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Heavy equipment

Work setting

• Transportation equipment industry
• Repair

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform other routine maintenance
• Diagnose faults, using testing devices
• Repair electronic equipment

Experience and specialization

Type of service and repair

• Electrical control system

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Loader

Equipment and machinery experience

• Diesel engines
• Hydraulic system

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Electronic testing equipment and systems

Area of specialization

• Machinery or equipment repair

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Fuel injection system
• Exhaust system
• Cooling system
• Lubrication system
• Engine control system

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Pumps
• Electric generators
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
• Differentials
• Brake system

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Reliability
• Organized

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other Benefits

• Free parking available