Heavy Duty Mechanic (Mobile)

Falcon Equipment Ltd.; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage rates

Prescription coverage

Long-term disability (LTD)

Paid vacation in first year

RRSP/DPSP with company matching

First aid ticket premiums

Training and development opportunities

Non-unionized environment

Apprenticeship program reimbursement

Job summary

Falcon Equipment Ltd. is seeking a fully qualified Heavy Equipment Technician to perform on‑road and shop repairs in the Winnipeg region. You will diagnose defects, install new equipment, and troubleshoot electrical/hydraulic systems while following safety policies.

With 5+ years of experience and a Red Seal or equivalent, you will travel as needed, mentor apprentices, and maintain detailed maintenance records to support efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Heavy Equipment Journeyperson with a Heavy Duty Red Seal Ticket or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in the related field.
• Impeccable Safety awareness and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment on the road and in the shop.
• Diagnose defects in heavy duty equipment.
• Installation of new and added-on equipment; electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance; maintain reports and documentation.
• Instruct apprentices (if applicable) and travel as required.
• Adhere to safety policies and report unsafe conditions promptly.
• Keep accurate maintenance reports and time cards.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Journeyperson

Red Seal Ticket

5+ years experience

Hydraulic systems

Safety conscious

Valid driver's license

Reading schematics

Education

Heavy Equipment Red Seal or equivalent

Job description

To perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy equipment including truck-mounted cranes, municipal and rail equipment on the road / field, utilizing the company service vehicle in our Winnipeg region.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment on the road and in the shop when required
• Help build and expand the Service Department by looking for new customers to support and equipment to work on
• Operate the service vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all traffic laws at all times
• Responsible for the safe storage of the service vehicle when not on the road
• Diagnose defects in heavy duty equipment
• Operate various types of servicing equipment
• Installation of new and added-on equipment
• Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Perform incidental welding operations on equipment
• Accurate completion of work orders and time cards
• Repair cable/electrical/air-operated working attachments, winches, compressors, pumps, electric generators, etc.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Instruct apprentices (if applicable)
• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Self-starter and self-managing, able to consistently source and schedule work and be in the right place at the right time.
• Fully Qualified Heavy Equipment Journeyperson with a Heavy Duty Red Seal Ticket or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in the related field.
• Mechanically and electrically inclined – with a sound working knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Impeccable Safety awareness.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a recent clean driver’s abstract.
• Proven abilities in reading and understanding hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised in inclement weather and remote locations in a fast-paced environment. Able to travel for long periods and book own out of hours accommodation.
• Experience with service work orders and the ability to maintain customer transactions and technical stories related to maintenance/repair operations, with good attention to detail.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• Must be fully computer literate.
• Weight handling of up to 80 lbs. required

About the Benefits:

• Competitive wage rates
• 100% prescription coverage and paramedical coverage
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Paid vacation available in the first year of employment
• RRSP/DPSP plan with matching contribution by the company
• Premiums if you hold a current occupational first aid ticket
• Opportunities for training and development
• Non-unionized environment
• Apprenticeship program reimbursed by the company

Falcon Equipment is an equal opportunity employer.

* We thank all interested applicants; however, only those under consideration and legally entitled to work in Canada shall be contacted.