Heavy Equipment Technician (FIELD)

Caron Equipment Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension plan

Dental and extended health care

Supportive work environment

Opportunities to work remotely

Job summary

Caron Equipment Inc. is looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Technicians to join their maintenance team. This role involves servicing and repairing a diverse fleet of equipment both at the IamGold Project site and the Timmins shop.

Key responsibilities include performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance on various equipment types, while ensuring safety standards are met. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for growth in a supportive

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in heavy equipment repair in field and shop settings.
• Strong working knowledge of diagnostic tools, OEM standards, and repair methods.
• Current safety certifications (e.g., WHMIS, Working at Heights, First Aid) are assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues involving hydraulic, electrical, engine, and mechanical systems.
• Complete scheduled maintenance, inspections, and field service calls.

Skills

Diagnostic tools

Heavy equipment repair

Technical manuals interpretation

Team collaboration

Safety standards adherence

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification

Tools

Caterpillar

Komatsu

Volvo

Hitachi

Job description

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Technician (Field)

Location: IamGold Project (Ottawa, ON)

Caron Equipment Inc. is currently seeking experienced and motivated Heavy Equipment Technicians to join our growing maintenance team. This role offers the opportunity to work both at the Cote Mine site and at our in-town shop in Timmins, supporting the servicing, diagnosis, and repair of a diverse fleet of heavy equipment. Whether in the field or in the shop, your skills will contribute to keeping our equipment running efficiently and safely across all operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on heavy equipment, both in the field and in the shop.
• Troubleshoot issues involving hydraulic, electrical, engine, and mechanical systems on a variety of construction and mining equipment.
• Complete scheduled maintenance, inspections, and field service calls to minimize equipment downtime.
• Collaborate with site supervisors, maintenance planners, and equipment operators to prioritize and execute repair work.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and equipment history through company maintenance tracking systems.
• Always uphold safety standards, following company and site-specific policies and procedures.
• Maintain service tools and equipment, including proper use of service trucks and shop resources.
• Adapt to changing work environments and travel between shop and site as required.

Qualifications:

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification (421A or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in heavy equipment repair in both field and shop settings.
• Strong working knowledge of diagnostic tools, OEM standards, and repair methods.
• Familiarity with equipment brands such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi, etc.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in remote areas as well as in a shop environment.
• Valid Class G driver’s license (DZ license or higher is an asset).
• Current safety certifications (e.g., WHMIS, Working at Heights, First Aid) are considered an asset.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and certifications
• Company pension plan
• Dental and extended health care benefits
• Opportunities to work across both remote and local operations
• Supportive and safety-focused work environment