heavy equipment mechanic

Ottawa Equipment & Hydraulic Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Ottawa Equipment & Hydraulic Inc. is seeking a skilled hydraulic technician to perform on-site service at our Ottawa location. The role involves diagnosing faults, repairing hydraulic systems, and ensuring performance meets manufacturer specifications.

You will troubleshoot, replace components, perform preventive maintenance, and operate test equipment to verify repairs. A valid driver’s license and own transportation are required for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic equipment and diagnosing faults.
• Ability to diagnose faults using computerized testing equipment.
• Proficiency with mechanical maintenance including hydraulic transmissions and drive trains.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using testing equipment to determine repair extent.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure it meets specifications.
• Clean, lubricate and perform maintenance tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting hydraulics

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Tools

Test equipment

Diagnostics tools

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Job details

• Location 2628 Edinburgh Place Ottawa , ON K1B 5M1
• Salary 35.00 hourly / 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

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

Work setting

• On-site customer service

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 preventive maintenance

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hydraulic system

Powered equipment repair specialization

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

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Power take-offs
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Differentials
• Brake system

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative
• Disability benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available

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.