Heavy Equipment Road Tech

Stephenson's Rental Services; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and bonus

Paid time off

Company paid benefits including health

Life insurance and RRSP matching

Uniform and PPE allowance

Gym membership discounts

Training and apprenticeships

Family-focused team

Job summary

Stephenson’s Rental Services in Canada is seeking a Heavy Equipment Road Technician to support on-site fleet maintenance. You will diagnose, test, and repair diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems on equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators, and aerial lift gear, ensuring rental readiness and safety compliance.

You bring a high school diploma, 3 years of heavy equipment repair, and a mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 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 with a recent Drivers Abstract (30 days) submitted with application.
• Must possess a mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Health and Safety training is an asset (e.g. WHMIS).
• PPE required: hard hat, steel-toed boots, high-visibility vest, safety glasses.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs all equipment on customer construction sites, including diesel, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ensures equipment is rental-ready and meets quality and safety standards.
• Follow checklists and reference owners’ manuals and schematics.
• Operate and test equipment under actual operating conditions when possible.
• Provide guidance to Service Technicians on required service/repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Independent worker

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Heavy equipment trades certification (asset)

Job description

Stephenson’s Rental Services is a Canadian owned and operated success story and a trusted leader in the equipment rental industry.

We don’t just rent equipment – we fuel projects, power progress, and help our customers get the job done right.

Proudly serving customers in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec by way of our values: Respect, Passion, Simplicity, Progressive Thinking and a Family Focus, we’re looking for hands‑on and team‑focused individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced environment to join our family for the existing vacancy described below.

How you’ll contribute

The Heavy Equipment Road Technician is helping customers on site maintain a strong and reliable fleet. With safety at the forefront, we inspect, test, and diagnose each piece of equipment and repair on site to keep our customers’ jobs moving.

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnoses and repairs all of Stephenson’s construction and aerial equipment on customer construction sites as it relates to various diesel, hydraulic and electrical equipment, including Skid Steers, Mini Excavators, Aerial Reach Equipment and towable equipment.
• Ensures that all equipment is rental‑ready and meets set quality and safety standards and ensures all equipment is in working order on customer sites.
• Follow the appropriate checklist and procedures. Can read and refer to owners’ manuals and schematics.
• 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 and can effectively transfer this knowledge to customers. This includes explaining features and benefits, safe operating techniques and promoting related accessories/products.
• Ensure every customer is treated in a fair and consistent manner, resolving issues as they arise.
• Follow all paperwork and computer procedure 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 3 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 recent Drivers Abstract (30 days) submitted with application.
• 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.
• Bona fide job requirement that you wear the following PPE safely and as per regulations:
  • Hard hat
  • Steel toed boots
  • High Vis vest or uniform
  • Safety glasses

Why you’ll love working here

• Safety is our #1 priority
• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off
• Company paid benefits including health, dental and vision care
• Life insurance and RRSP matching
• Annual uniform and PPE allowance
• Discounted gym membership and exclusive store discounts
• Internal training, career development, mentorship, and apprenticeship options
• A tight-knit team that treats you like family

We are thankful to all applicants, and will reach out to those that qualify. While our applicant tracking system has AI capability, it is not used to screen, assess, or select candidates.

Stephenson’s Rental Services is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the selection process.