Heavy Equipment Repair Tech

Stephensons Rental Services Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephenson's Rental Services Inc. is seeking a Repair Technician to diagnose and repair a range of construction and aerial equipment, ensuring rental‑ready quality and safety. You will follow manuals and SOPs, test equipment in real conditions where possible, and guide Service Technicians on necessary repairs.

The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, independence, and strong attention to detail, with safety as a top priority and compliance with PPE/SOPs at all times.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of Heavy Equipment repair or related experience.
• Heavy equipment trades certification is an asset.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
• G Class Provincial Driver’s License and clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Must possess a mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Health and Safety training is an asset (e.g. WHMIS).
• Action-oriented with attention to detail and a focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair construction and aerial equipment as it relates to various diesel, hydraulic and electrical equipment, including Skid Steers, Mini Excavators, Aerial Reach Equipment and towable equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is rental-ready and meets set quality and safety standards.
• Follow the appropriate checklists and procedures, referring to owner’s manuals and schematics when needed.
• Operate and test equipment under actual operating conditions, if possible.
• Provide guidance to Service Technicians on the appropriate service/repairs required.
• Assist in making decisions related to equipment retirement.
• Possess excellent product knowledge including features, benefits, and safe operating techniques.
• Actively listen to customers to ensure they are treated in a fair and consistent manner and resolve issues as they arise.
• Follow all paperwork and computer procedures related to servicing of equipment.
• Maintain all inventory control documents to preserve the integrity of the Rental Management computer system.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Heavy equipment trades certification (asset)

Job description

How you’ll contribute

TheHLA Repair Technician is all about producing a strong and reliable fleet to help our customers get the job done right. With safety at the forefront, we inspect, test, and diagnose each piece of equipment with care and provide guidance to the Service Technicians. Responsibilities include:

• Diagnose and repair construction and aerial equipment as it relates to various diesel, hydraulic and electrical equipment, including Skid Steers, Mini Excavators, Aerial Reach Equipment and towable equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is rental-ready and meets set quality and safety standards.
• Follow the appropriate checklists and procedures, referring to owner’s manuals and schematics when needed.
• Operate and test equipment under actual operating conditions, if possible.
• Provide guidance to Service Technicians on the appropriate service/repairs required.
• Assist in making decisions related to equipment retirement.
• Possess excellent product knowledge including features, benefits, and safe operating techniques.
• Actively listen to customers to ensure they are treated in a fair and consistent manner and resolve issues as they arise.
• Follow all paperwork and computer procedures related to servicing of equipment.
• Maintain all inventory control documents to preserve the integrity of the Rental Management computer system.

Health and Safety will always be the number one priority at Stephenson’s so every employee has the shared responsibility of keeping themselves and all others safe by following the Safety Commitments, PPE requirements and all SOPs and Policies as laid out by Stephenson’s and governing laws. Every Stephenson’s employee has a duty to report any unsafe working conditions and ensuring that they and their co-workers at all levels of work are wearing their PPE and following our SOPs and policies.

What you bring to the table

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of Heavy Equipment repair or related experience.
• Heavy equipment trades certification is an asset
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis
• G Class Provincial Driver’s License and clean Drivers Abstract.
• Must possess a mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Health and Safety training is an asset (i.e. WHMIS, etc.).
• Action-oriented with attention to detail and a focus on quality and safety.