heavy-duty equipment technician

The Gear Centre; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical service provider in Mississauga is seeking a skilled Mechanic to troubleshoot and repair various equipment. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, performing maintenance tasks, and documenting repairs. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, particularly in mechanical maintenance and welding. Strong physical capabilities are required for this physically demanding role, which offers full-time, permanent employment and a competitive salary of $36 hourly.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Life insurance

Free parking available

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair required.
• Ability to handle heavy loads over 45 kg / 100 lbs.
• Experience with hydraulic-operated equipment and mechanical transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure proper performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Welding

Equipment inspection

Mechanical repair

Tools

Tools

Safety glasses/goggles

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Job description

Job details

• Location: 7337 Pacific Circle, Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1
• Salary: $36.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full Time
• Industry: Industrial mechanics and maintenance technology

Experience

5 years or more

Work must be completed at the physical location. Remote work is not an option.

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.
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation.
• Welding experience.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work.
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks.

Experience and specialization

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Hydraulic‑operated working attachments
• Pumps

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Power take‑offs
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Wheel‑mounted vehicle suspension and steering
• Off‑road vehicle tires and wheels
• Differentials

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads (more than 45 kg / 100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel‑toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities.

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.).
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination.
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers.
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project‑based or seasonal work, etc.).

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• A permanent resident of Canada.
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit.

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.